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Author : Julia Heskel
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book After the Harkness Gift written by Julia Heskel and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative modern history of Phillips Exeter Academy and its much-admired revolutionary educational style
Author : Alicia Potter
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0375844481
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Mrs. Harkness and the Panda written by Alicia Potter and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had. But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try. So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute." With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
Author : Karl Zinsmeister
Publisher : The Philanthropy Roundtable
ISBN 13 : 0997852607
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (978 download)
Download or read book The Almanac of American Philanthropy written by Karl Zinsmeister and published by The Philanthropy Roundtable. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philanthropy in America is a giant undertaking—every year more than $390 billion is voluntarily given by individuals, foundations, and businesses to a riot of good causes. Donation rates are two to ten times higher in the U.S. than in comparable nations, and privately funded efforts to solve social problems, enrich culture, and strengthen society are among the most significant undertakings in the United States. The Almanac of American Philanthropy was created to serve as the definitive reference on America's distinctive philanthropy. Upon its publication it immediately became the authoritative, yet highly readable, 1,342-page bible of private giving—chronicling the greatest donors in history, the most influential achievements, the essential statistics, and summaries of vital ideas about charitable action. Now there is this new Compact Edition of the Almanac. It offers highlights of the crucial information and fascinating arguments contained in the full-length Almanac, in a condensed format. All updated to 2017!
Author : Carter Wiseman
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
ISBN 13 : 0813947502
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (139 download)
Download or read book Louis Kahn written by Carter Wiseman and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The man who envisioned and realized such landmark buildings as the Salk Institute, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the National Assembly complex in Bangladesh, Louis Kahn was born in what is now Estonia, immigrated to America, and became one of the towering figures in his adopted country’s built world. His works are unmistakable in their elegance, monolithic power, and architectural honesty. Written by Carter Wiseman, one of Kahn’s most respected commentators, this book offers a succinct, accessible examination of the life and work of one of America’s greatest architects. It traces the influence of his immigrant origins, his upbringing in poverty, his education, the impact of the Great Depression, and the arrival of Modernism on his life and work. Finally, it provides insight into why, as the legacy of many of his contemporaries has receded in importance, Kahn’s has remained so durably influential. Louis Kahn: A Life in Architecture provides the best concise introduction available to this singular life and achievement.
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Total Pages : 1018 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (25 download)
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Author : Wayne Craven
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393067545
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (675 download)
Download or read book Gilded Mansions written by Wayne Craven and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2009 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gilded Age (1865-1918) saw the sudden rise of America's first High Society, including such prominent families as the Astors, Whitneys, and Vanderbilts. As an aristocracy based on fortunes recently acquired, these families endeavored to live like Europe's blue-blooded nobility, shedding Puritan restraint as they joyously flaunted their new wealth--especially where their homes were concerned. They erected French chateaus and Italian palazzos on New York's Fifth Avenue, at Newport, and elsewhere, often taking inspiration from Parisian styles of the Second Empire. They rejected more modest American styles just as they rejected middle-class society, and for interior decoration they turned to such artisans as Tiffany, Herter Brothers, and Allard's of Paris. Immensely readable and illuminated with 250 stunning color and black-and-white illustrations, this is the fascinating story of America's first millionaire society, the way they lived and partied, and the lush artistic and cultural legacy they established.
Author : Deborah Harkness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0735220751
Total Pages : 783 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (352 download)
Download or read book The World of All Souls written by Deborah Harkness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated guide to Deborah Harkness's #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series—“an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy” (People). Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, Shudder, and Max! A Discovery of Witches introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Shadow of Night and The Book of Life carried Deborah Harkness's series to its spellbinding conclusion. In The World of All Souls, Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy—all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans and eager newcomers alike.
Author : Joe Harkness
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783527749
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (835 download)
Download or read book Bird Therapy written by Joe Harkness and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longlisted for the 2020 Wainwright Prize 'I can't remember the last book I read that I could say with absolute assurance would save lives. But this one will' Chris Packham 'Fabulously direct and truthful, filled with energy but devoid of self-pity . . . I was impressed and enchanted. Highly recommended' Stephen Fry 'Succeeds – triumphantly – in articulating with great honesty what it is like to suffer with a mental illness, and in providing strategies for coping' Mail on Sunday When Joe Harkness suffered a breakdown in 2013, he tried all the things his doctor recommended: medication helped, counselling was enlightening, and mindfulness grounded him. But nothing came close to nature, particularly birds. How had he never noticed such beauty before? Soon, every avian encounter took him one step closer to accepting who he is. The positive change in Joe's wellbeing was so profound that he started a blog to record his experience. Three years later he has become a spokesperson for the benefits of birdwatching, spreading the word everywhere from Radio 4 to Downing Street. In this groundbreaking book filled with practical advice, Joe explains the impact that birdwatching had on his life, and invites the reader to discover these extraordinary effects for themselves.
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Total Pages : 680 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Architectural Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Christopher Hayes
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 0870995804
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (79 download)
Download or read book The Scepter of Egypt: The Hyksos period and the New Kingdom (1675-1080 B.C.) (4th printing, rev.) written by William Christopher Hayes and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1990 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : princeton alumni weekly
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Total Pages : 1208 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Princeton Alumni Weekly written by and published by princeton alumni weekly. This book was released on 1928 with total page 1208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 0300085958
Total Pages : 146 pages
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Download or read book When the Pyramids Were Built: Egyptian Art of the Old Kingdom written by and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert McCaughey
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231503555
Total Pages : 761 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)
Download or read book Stand, Columbia written by Robert McCaughey and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-22 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater Through the storms of Time abide Stand, Columbia! Alma Mater Through the storms of Time abide. "Stand, Columbia!" by Gilbert Oakley Ward, Columbia College 1902 (1904) Marking the 250th anniversary of one of America's oldest and most formidable educational institutions, this comprehensive history of Columbia University extends from the earliest discussions in 1704 about New York City being "a fit Place for a colledge" to the recent inauguration of president Lee Bollinger, the nineteenth, on Morningside Heights. One of the original "Colonial Nine" schools, Columbia's distinctive history has been intertwined with the history of New York City. Located first in lower Manhattan, then in midtown, and now in Morningside Heights, Columbia's national and international stature have been inextricably identified with its urban setting. Columbia was the first of America's "multiversities," moving beyond its original character as a college dedicated to undergraduate instruction to offer a comprehensive program in professional and graduate studies. Medicine, law, architecture, and journalism have all looked to the graduates and faculty of Columbia's schools to provide for their ongoing leadership and vitality. In 2003, a sampling of Columbia alumni include one member of the United States Supreme Court, three United States senators, three congressmen, three governors (New York, New Jersey, and California), a chief justice of the New York Court of Appeals, and a president of the New York City Board of Education. But it is perhaps as a contributor of ideas and voices to the broad discourse of American intellectual life that Columbia has most distinguished itself. From The Federalist Papers, written by Columbians John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, to Charles Beard's An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution and Jack Kerouac's On the Road to Edward Said's Orientalism, Columbia and its graduates have greatly influenced American intellectual and public life. Stand, Columbia also examines the experiences of immigrants, women, Jews, African Americans, and other groups as it takes critical measure of the University's efforts to become more inclusive and more reflective of the diverse city that it calls home.
Author : Adrian Mackinder
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1399082566
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Death and the Victorians written by Adrian Mackinder and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From spooky stories and real-life ghost hunting, to shows about murder and serial killers, we are fascinated by death - and we owe these modern obsessions to the Victorian age. Death and the Victorians explores a period in history when the search for the truth about what lies beyond our mortal realm was matched only by the imagination and invention used to find it. Walk among London’s festering graveyards, where the dead were literally rising from the grave. Visit the Paris Morgue, where thousands flocked to view the spectacle of death every single day. Lift the veil on how spirits were invited into the home, secret societies taught ways to survive death, and the latest science and technology was applied to provide proof of the afterlife. Find out why the Victorian era is considered the golden age of the ghost story, exemplified by tales from the likes of Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell, Oscar Wilde and Henry James. Discover how the birth of the popular press nurtured our taste for murder and that Jack the Ripper was actually a work of pure Gothic horror fiction crafted by cynical Victorian newspapermen. Death and the Victorians exposes the darker side of the nineteenth century, a time when the living were inventing incredible ways to connect with the dead that endure to this day.
Author : Henry George Fischer
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 0870997556
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (79 download)
Download or read book Egyptian Studies III written by Henry George Fischer and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1996 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume features fourteen articles on a wide range of subjects in the field of Eygptian studies, including a discussion of the various forms of sixteen different hieroglyphs. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
Author : Deborah Harkness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101475692
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)
Download or read book A Discovery of Witches written by Deborah Harkness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book one of the New York Times bestselling All Souls series, from the author of The Black Bird Oracle. “A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, book three, The Book of Life, and the fourth in the series, Time’s Convert.
Author : Myron Richards Williams
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Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Story of Phillips Exeter written by Myron Richards Williams and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
