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The Illuminating Occurrence of Maxine Porter

Author : Glenn Seerup
Publisher : Glenn Seerup
ISBN 13 : 0463411994
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book The Illuminating Occurrence of Maxine Porter written by Glenn Seerup and published by Glenn Seerup. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hayden Carlisle, a socially awkward twenty-three year old designer, begins his first professional job at The Plush Porcupine, a boutique, toy design studio in Chicago. Hard times have fallen on the Porcupine and a dark cloud hangs over its future. The eccentric owner, Walter Keeler, struggles to balance his creative energy with the mundane tasks of the business world. Maxine Porter arrives with a mysterious background and an uncanny knack for knowing things. Spellbound by the amazing Max, the eclectic crew of the Porcupine begin to prosper, while continually ruminating over who Max is and where she came from. Through Hayden’s Journal writing, we learn of the unlikely friendship developing between him and Max. The events of the summer culminate with a flourish at Walter’s annual Day of the Dead party.

Ladies of Magna Carta

Author : Sharon Bennett Connolly
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1526745267
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Ladies of Magna Carta written by Sharon Bennett Connolly and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative take on Magna Carta history that examines the impact and influence of women. 39. No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land. This clause in Magna Carta was in response to the appalling imprisonment and starvation of Matilda de Braose, the wife of one of King John’s barons. Matilda was not the only woman who influenced, or was influenced by, the 1215 Charter of Liberties, now known as Magna Carta. Women from many of the great families of England were affected by the far-reaching legacy of Magna Carta, from their experiences in the civil war and as hostages, to calling on its use to protect their property and rights as widows. Ladies of Magna Carta looks into the relationships—through marriage and blood—of the various noble families and how they were affected by the Barons’ Wars, Magna Carta, and its aftermath—the bonds that were formed and those that were broken. Including the royal families of England and Scotland, the Marshals, the Warennes, the Braoses, and more, Ladies of Magna Carta focuses on the roles played by the women of the great families whose influences and experiences have reached far beyond the thirteenth century.

Fungipedia

Author : Lawrence Millman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691195382
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Fungipedia written by Lawrence Millman and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This little book is big fun."—Michael Pollan An illustrated mini-encyclopedia of fungal lore, from John Cage and Terence McKenna to mushroom sex and fairy rings Fungipedia presents a delightful A–Z treasury of mushroom lore. With more than 180 entries—on topics as varied as Alice in Wonderland, chestnut blight, medicinal mushrooms, poisonings, Santa Claus, and waxy caps—this collection will transport both general readers and specialists into the remarkable universe of fungi. Combining ecological, ethnographic, historical, and contemporary knowledge, author and mycologist Lawrence Millman discusses how mushrooms are much more closely related to humans than to plants, how they engage in sex, how insects farm them, and how certain species happily dine on leftover radiation, cockroach antennae, and dung. He explores the lives of individuals like African American scientist George Washington Carver, who specialized in crop diseases caused by fungi; Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit, who was prevented from becoming a professional mycologist because she was a woman; and Gordon Wasson, a J. P. Morgan vice-president who almost single-handedly introduced the world to magic mushrooms. Millman considers why fungi are among the most significant organisms on our planet and how they are currently being affected by destructive human behavior, including climate change. With charming drawings by artist and illustrator Amy Jean Porter, Fungipedia offers a treasure trove of scientific and cultural information. The world of mushrooms lies right at your door—be amazed!

Global Health and International Relations

Author : Colin McInnes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0745663079
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Global Health and International Relations written by Colin McInnes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long separation of health and International Relations, as distinct academic fields and policy arenas, has now dramatically changed. Health, concerned with the body, mind and spirit, has traditionally focused on disease and infirmity, whilst International Relations has been dominated by concerns of war, peace and security. Since the 1990s, however, the two fields have increasingly overlapped. How can we explain this shift and what are the implications for the future development of both fields? Colin McInnes and Kelley Lee examine four key intersections between health and International Relations today - foreign policy and health diplomacy, health and the global political economy, global health governance and global health security. The explosion of interest in these subjects has, in large part, been due to "real world" concerns - disease outbreaks, antibiotic resistance, counterfeit drugs and other risks to human health amid the spread of globalisation. Yet the authors contend that it is also important to understand how global health has been socially constructed, shaped in theory and practice by particular interests and normative frameworks. This groundbreaking book encourages readers to step back from problem-solving to ask how global health is being problematized in the first place, why certain agendas and issue areas are prioritised, and what determines the potential solutions put forth to address them? The palpable struggle to better understand the health risks facing a globalized world, and to strengthen collective action to deal with them effectively, begins - they argue - with a more reflexive and critical approach to this rapidly emerging subject.

Corporealities

Author : Susan Foster
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113480833X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Corporealities written by Susan Foster and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Altered Egos

Author : G. Thomas Couser
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019505833X
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Altered Egos written by G. Thomas Couser and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is concerned with the "authority" of autobiography, seeing it as a shifting ground on which writers struggle for literary control over their lives against the constraints of genre, language, and society.

The Radio Annual

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 968 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Radio Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Theatre

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Theatre written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Theatre Magazine

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Theatre Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Our Players' Gallery

Author : W. J. Thorold
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our Players' Gallery written by W. J. Thorold and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Billboard

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1947-09-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

Defenders of the Norman Crown

Author : Sharon Bennett Connolly
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1526745305
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Defenders of the Norman Crown written by Sharon Bennett Connolly and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of one of medieval England’s most powerful families, from its origins in Normandy to its demise during the reign of Edward III. In the reign of Edward I, when asked Quo Warranto—by what warrant he held his lands—John de Warenne, the 6th earl of Surrey, is said to have drawn a rusty sword, claiming “My ancestors came with William the Bastard, and conquered their lands with the sword, and I will defend them with the sword against anyone wishing to seize them.” John’s ancestor, William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey, fought for William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was rewarded with enough land to make him one of the richest men of all time. In his search for a royal bride, the 2nd earl kidnapped the wife of a fellow baron. The 3rd earl died on crusade, fighting for his royal cousin, Louis VII of France . . . For three centuries, the Warennes were at the heart of English politics at the highest level, until one unhappy marriage brought an end to the dynasty. The family moved in the highest circles, married into royalty and were not immune to scandal. Defenders of the Norman Crown tells the fascinating story of the Warenne dynasty, of the successes and failures of one of the most powerful families in England, from its origins in Normandy, through the Conquest, Magna Carta, the wars and marriages that led to its ultimate demise in the reign of Edward III. Praise for Defenders of the Norman Crown “In this book Sharon not only provides the reader with a deep insight into the whole Warenne dynasty, but also opens a window into a turbulent period of English history.” —Aspects of History “A riveting insight into the rise and fall of the most influential family you’d otherwise never have heard of. . . . 5/5.” —HistoriaMag “Sharon Bennett Connolly’s detailed, meticulous research brings together a wealth of sources to give the reader a fascinating view of one of the powerful families on which the Crown depended for centuries. Politics and power, Marriages and mistresses, Lordship and land, Defenders of the Norman Crown has it all. [Connolly] has written a very fine book indeed—I loved it.” —Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling author of historical fiction “A vivid portrayal of a powerful aristocratic family. . . . A highly readable and well-illustrated survey.” —Michael Jones, author of The Black Prince

Salvation on Sand Mountain

Author : Dennis Covington
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458766276
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book Salvation on Sand Mountain written by Dennis Covington and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignment - covering the trial of an Alabama preacher convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous snakes - would evolve into a headlong plunge into a bizarre, mysterious, and ultimately irresistible world of unshakable faith: the world of holiness snake handling, where people drink strychnine, speak in tongues, lay hands on the sick, and, some claim, raise the dead. Set in the heart of Appalachia, Salvation on Sand Mountain is Covington's unsurpassed and chillingly captivating exploration of the nature, power, and extremity of faith - an exploration that gradually turns inward, until Covington finds himself taking up the snakes. University.

Literature, Modernism, and Dance

Author : Susan Jones
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191009431
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Literature, Modernism, and Dance written by Susan Jones and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the complex relationship between literature and dance in the era of modernism. During this period an unprecedented dialogue between the two art forms took place, based on a common aesthetics initiated by contemporary discussions of the body and gender, language, formal experimentation, primitivism, anthropology, and modern technologies such as photography, film, and mechanisation. The book traces the origins of this relationship to the philosophical antecedents of modernism in the nineteenth century and examines experimentation in both art forms. The book investigates dance's impact on the modernists' critique of language and shows the importance to writers of choreographic innovations by dancers of the fin de siècle, of the Ballets Russes, and of European and American experimentalists in non-balletic forms of modern dance. A reciprocal relationship occurs with choreographic use of literary text. Dance and literature meet at this time at the site of formal experiments in narrative, drama, and poetics, and their relationship contributes to common aesthetic modes such as symbolism, primitivism, expressionism, and constructivism. Focussing on the first half of the twentieth century, the book locates these transactions in a transatlantic field, giving weight to both European and American contexts and illustrating the importance of dance as a conduit of modernist preoccupations in Europe and the US through patterns of influence and exchange. Chapters explore the close interrelationships of writers and choreographers of this period including Mallarmé, Nietzsche, Yeats, Conrad, Woolf, Lawrence, Pound, Eliot, and Beckett, Fuller, Duncan, Fokine, Nijinsky, Massine, Nijinska, Balanchine, Tudor, Laban, Wigman, Graham, and Humphrey, and recover radical experiments by neglected writers and choreographers from David Garnett and Esther Forbes to Andrée Howard and Oskar Schlemmer.

Handbook of the Cultural Foundations of Learning

Author : Na'ilah Suad Nasir
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135039305
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of the Cultural Foundations of Learning written by Na'ilah Suad Nasir and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by a diverse group of expert collaborators, the Handbook of the Cultural Foundations of Learning is a landmark volume that brings together cutting-edge research examining learning as entailing inherently cultural processes. Conceptualizing culture as both a set of social practices and connected to learner identities, the chapters synthesize contemporary research in elaborating a new vision of the cultural nature of learning, moving beyond summary to reshape the field toward studies that situate culture in the learning sciences alongside equity of educational processes and outcomes. With the recent increased focus on culture and equity within the educational research community, this volume presents a comprehensive, innovative treatment of what has become one of the field’s most timely and relevant topics.

Women in the World of the Earliest Christians

Author : Lynn Cohick
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 0801031729
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Women in the World of the Earliest Christians written by Lynn Cohick and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman documents to examine the lives and experiences of the earliest Christian women.

Tripmaster Monkey

Author : Maxine Hong Kingston
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307787907
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Tripmaster Monkey written by Maxine Hong Kingston and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Driven by his dream to write and stage an epic stage production of interwoven Chinese novelsWittman Ah Sing, a Chinese-American hippie in the late '60s.