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Natural Spectaculars

Author : Michiel Meeusen
Publisher : Leuven University Press
ISBN 13 : 9462700435
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Natural Spectaculars written by Michiel Meeusen and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The value of Plutarch’s perception of physical reality and his attitude towards the natural spectacle Plutarch was very interested in the natural world around him, not only in terms of its elementary composition and physical processes, but also with respect to its providential ordering and marvels. His writings teach us a lot about his perception of physical reality and about his attitude to the natural spectacle. He found his greatest inspiration in the ontological and epistemological framework of Plato’s Timaeus, but a wide range of other authors were also of seminal interest to his project. Moreover, the highly literary value of Plutarch’s natural philosophical writings should not be underrated. It is therefore not surprising that recently scholars have started to reassess the ancient scientific value of Plutarch’s natural philosophical writings. Natural Spectaculars aims to give further impetus to this dynamic by treating several aspects of Plutarch’s natural philosophy which have remained unexplored up to now.

Spectacular Nature

Author : Susan G. Davis
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 052091953X
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Nature written by Susan G. Davis and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Sea World, a theme park where the wonders of nature are performed, marketed, and sold. With its trademark star, Shamu the killer whale—as well as performing dolphins, pettable sting rays, and reproductions of pristine natural worlds—the park represents a careful coordination of shows, dioramas, rides, and concessions built around the theme of ocean life. Susan Davis analyzes the Sea World experience and the forces that produce it: the theme park industry; Southern California tourism; the privatization of urban space; and the increasing integration of advertising, entertainment, and education. The result is an engaging exploration of the role played by images of nature and animals in contemporary commercial culture, and a precise account of how Sea World and its parent corporation, Anheuser-Busch, succeed. Davis argues that Sea World builds its vision of nature around customers' worries and concerns about the environment, family relations, and education. While Davis shows the many ways that Sea World monitors its audience and manipulates animals and landscapes to manufacture pleasure, she also explains the contradictions facing the enterprise in its campaign for a positive public identity. Shifting popular attitudes, animal rights activists, and environmental laws all pose practical and public relations challenges to the theme park. Davis confronts the park's vast operations with impressive insight and originality, revealing Sea World as both an industrial product and a phenomenon typical of contemporary American culture. Spectacular Nature opens an intriguing field of inquiry: the role of commercial entertainment in shaping public understandings of the environment and environmental problems.

Wonders

Author : Rhonda Rubenstein
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452164673
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Wonders written by Rhonda Rubenstein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature is full of fleeting wonders. This breathtaking collection of nature photography reveals rare creatures, transports us to distant landscapes, and captures uncommon moments of drama and beauty in the natural world. From a heart-pounding shot of the Wildebeest Migration to a glimpse of the elusive Pampas cat, each image tells a story about the diversity and grandeur of life on earth. Bold, surprising, and jaw-droppingly beautiful, these photographs are all winners of the California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition. With more than 100 photographs and captions explaining the scientific phenomena and photographic techniques behind each picture, this book will captivate nature lovers, science enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurers.

The Nature of Spectacle

Author : Jim Igoe
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816530440
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book The Nature of Spectacle written by Jim Igoe and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A thoughtful treatise on how popular representations of nature, through entertainment and tourism, shape how we imagine environmental problems and their solutions"--Provided by publisher.

Glow in the Dark: Nature's Light Spectacular

Author : Katy Flint
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN 13 : 0711251975
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Glow in the Dark: Nature's Light Spectacular written by Katy Flint and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lightning! Rainbows! Auroras! Discover Earth's most amazing natural phenomena in this adventure around the globe, including a glow-in-the-dark poster. â? ̄ Follow two intrepid explorers as they witness the Northern Lights, marvel in wonder at glow worm caves, go hunting for double rainbows, and dodge volcanic lightning. A perfect book for young explorers. Turn off the light to see theâ? ̄â? ̄640 × 296 mmâ? ̄ tear-out posterâ? ̄glow, featuring the stages of a solar eclipse.â? ̄(Be sure to charge it in the light first.) â? ̄ Each spread features an enchanting illustration of a different natural phenomenonâ? ̄animated by a description of the science behind it, told in exciting prose.â? ̄Fact boxes call out more information.â? ̄ Some of the wonderful things you’ll see: Volcanic Lightning Meteor Showers Double Rainbows Sun Dogs Glowworm Caves Super Blood Moon Light pillars Auroras Poster: Solar eclipse

Fodor's Essential USA: Spectacular Cities, Natural Wonders, and Great American Road Trips

Author : Michael Nalepa
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400007208
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fodor's Essential USA: Spectacular Cities, Natural Wonders, and Great American Road Trips written by Michael Nalepa and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Hidden Waterfalls: Chasing Nature's Spectacular Cascades

Author : Georgie Rogers
Publisher : Richards Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hidden Waterfalls: Chasing Nature's Spectacular Cascades written by Georgie Rogers and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the breathtaking beauty of the world's most enchanting waterfalls with Hidden Waterfalls: Chasing Nature's Spectacular Cascades. This comprehensive guide takes you on a global journey to explore nature's most mesmerizing water features, from the majestic falls of North America to the secluded cascades of the Pacific Islands. Each chapter delves into the history, geology, and unique charm of these natural wonders, providing invaluable insights for both novice adventurers and seasoned waterfall chasers. Packed with practical tips, stunning photography, and detailed travel information, this book is your ultimate companion to uncovering the hidden treasures of the waterfall world. Embark on an unforgettable adventure and let the beauty of waterfalls inspire your next journey.

Nano Nature

Author : Richard Jones
Publisher : Harpercollins Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780007278428
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (784 download)

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Download or read book Nano Nature written by Richard Jones and published by Harpercollins Pub Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of nature's hidden beauties, as revealed by the scanning electron microscope. More surreal than any works of art, 'Nano Nature' brings these images out of the high-tech science laboratory and into the public domain, revealing a wealth of extraordinary patterns and improbable structures.

Glow in the Dark: Nature's Light Spectacular

Author : Katy Flint
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN 13 : 0711251967
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (112 download)

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Book Synopsis Glow in the Dark: Nature's Light Spectacular by : Katy Flint

Download or read book Glow in the Dark: Nature's Light Spectacular written by Katy Flint and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Earth's most amazing natural phenomena in this adventure around the globe, including a glow-in-the-dark poster.

Victoria Falls

Author : Anna Rebus
Publisher : Natural Wonders of the World
ISBN 13 : 9781791108625
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Victoria Falls written by Anna Rebus and published by Natural Wonders of the World. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At more than 5,500 feet (1,700 meters) wide and 355 feet (108 m) high, Victoria Falls is the largest curtain of falling water in the world. It is so large that at times its spray is visible 30 miles (50 kilometers) away. Discover more in Victoria Falls, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.

Nature's Ninja

Author : Rebecca L. Johnson
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 1728412633
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book Nature's Ninja written by Rebecca L. Johnson and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surfaceincluding walls and ceilingswith their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these animals' amazing abilities.

Spectacular Science, Technology and Superstition in the Age of Shakespeare

Author : Sophie Chiari
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 13 : 1474427839
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Science, Technology and Superstition in the Age of Shakespeare written by Sophie Chiari and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the readers who ask themselves: What is science?', this volume provides an answer from an early modern perspective, whereby science included such various intellectual pursuits as history, poetry, occultism and philosophy.

Spectacular Television

Author : Helen Wheatley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786720965
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Television written by Helen Wheatley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In terms of visual impact, television has often been regarded as inferior to cinema. It has been characterised as sound-led and consumed by a distracted audience. Today, it is tempting to see the rise of HD television as ushering in a new era of spectacular television. Yet since its earliest days, the medium has been epitomised by spectacle and offered its viewers diverse forms of visual pleasure. Looking at the early promotion of television and the launch of colour broadcasting, Spectacular Television traces a history of television as spectacular attraction, from its launch to the contemporary age of surround sound, digital effects and HD screens. In focusing on the spectacle of nature, landscape, and even our own bodies on television via explorations of popular television dramas, documentary series and factual entertainment, and ambitious natural history television, Helen Wheatley answers the questions: what is televisual pleasure, and how has television defined its own brand of spectacular aesthetics?

Spectacular Superfoods

Author : Adriana Ortemberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510705562
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Superfoods written by Adriana Ortemberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, it is more important than ever to pay attention to what we eat. Meat, prepared meals, frozen foods, canned fruits and vegetables treated with harmful chemicals—all of these undermine our defenses and make us susceptible to illness. Eating fresh, whole foods is vital to our health and wellbeing, and Adriana Ortemberg explains how you can get the most out of your meals. This basic guide explores foods that can actually provide healthy prevention of disease and infection, strengthen the immune system, and improve your quality of life. Popular superfoods are discussed along with some of the latest scientific discoveries of nutritional qualities and therapeutic uses of vegetables like broccoli and artichokes, as well as lesser-known fruits like noni. Full of practical information and useful advice, these pages elaborate on foods that: Promote joint and bone relief Alleviate hormonal problems Improve circulation and heart health Assist in healthy weight loss Prevent cancer and premature aging Fight diabetes Reinforce your immune system And many more amazing benefits! You’ll love the recipe chapter, which includes delicious soups, pastas, pizzas, Asian dishes, beverages, and even desserts! In addition, Adriana discusses basic cooking techniques, food storage, and helpful tools to keep in your kitchen. With this book, you will take the first step toward healthy eating and a life of vitality and flavor!

The Spectacular City, Mexico, and Colonial Hispanic Literary Culture

Author : Stephanie Merrim
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292749880
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book The Spectacular City, Mexico, and Colonial Hispanic Literary Culture written by Stephanie Merrim and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, Katherine Singer Kovacs Prize, Modern Language Association, 2010 The Spectacular City, Mexico, and Colonial Hispanic Literary Culture tracks the three spectacular forces of New World literary culture—cities, festivals, and wonder—from the sixteenth to the seventeenth century, from the Old World to the New, and from Mexico to Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. It treats a multitude of imperialist and anti-imperialist texts in depth, including poetry, drama, protofiction, historiography, and journalism. While several of the landmark authors studied, including Hernán Cortés and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, are familiar, others have received remarkably little critical attention. Similarly, in spotlighting creole writers, Merrim reveals an intertextual tradition in Mexico that spans two centuries. Because the spectacular city reaches its peak in the seventeenth century, Merrim's book also theorizes and details the spirited work of the New World Baroque. The result is the rich examination of a trajectory that leads from the Renaissance ordered city to the energetic revolts of the spectacular city and the New World Baroque.

Spectacular Narratives

Author : Geoff King
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857716972
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Narratives written by Geoff King and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2000-11-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the appeal of the contemporary Hollywood blockbuster? The sheer scale and impact of big special effects sequences is part of the attraction of films such as Independence Day, Jurassic Park, Titanic or Mission Impossible. But they also offer other appeals, including the dynamics of narrative. Spectacular Narratives is the first serious book-length treatment of the contemporary blockbuster, including the digital-effects-based spectacle, space fictions, the action film, war spectaculars, the recent wave of disaster movies and films evoking new technologies such as virtual reality. Consideration is also given to the impact of profitable spin-offs such as film-related theme park rides and computer games. Geoff King argues against the view that an emphasis on the spectacular has led to an erosion of the importance of narrative in Hollywood. Instead, he suggests, even the most spectacular and effects-led contemporary blockbuster offers a blend of appeals, mixing elements of spectacle and narrative. Narrative is explored at the levels of both linear story-telling and underlying thematic patterns, a particular emphasis being placed on the persistence of elements of the myth/ideology of the American frontier. Close textual analysis is combined with consideration of the industrial and social contexts of contemporary Hollywood in a readable, original and rewarding book on the cinema that dominates markets across the globe.

Spectacular Nail Art

Author : Larit Levy
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1623540259
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Nail Art written by Larit Levy and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-tos, Spectacular Nail Art has 35 designs to give any look the perfect final touch. Today, great nails mean more than a coat of pink polish. With a variety of designs, ideas, and patterns, you can find the right fit for any occasion. Novices needn’t worry, either, because every project—from sparkling Champagne Chic to the wintry, Christmasy Snappy Snowflakes—includes easy-to-follow instructions and handy step-by-step photos, and most are really simple to create. Have a spooky Halloween with black-and-white cobwebbed nails; hail the red-white-and blue and stars-and-stripes forever with Positively Patriotic; and celebrate the coming of spring with vintage fancy flowers. Go wild with animal prints. Get playful with retro dots, or wedding-ready with pearly bubbles. Tips on nail care, products, and basic manicures (including a French one) help you keep your hands in tip-top shape. One thing’s for sure: with this art on your nails, you’ll never want to wear gloves again!