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Author : Margaret Bryant
Publisher : London : University of London, Institute of Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Unexpected Revolution written by Margaret Bryant and published by London : University of London, Institute of Education. This book was released on 1979 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Daybell
Publisher : Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1786494159
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Histories of the Unexpected written by James Daybell and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'History as you've never seen it before.' Dan Snow'A wonderful, eclectic and entertaining history of everything, full of fascinating, surprising stories.' Suzannah LipscombDid you know that the history of the beard is connected to the Crimean War; that the history of paperclips is all about the Stasi; and that the history of bubbles is all about the French Revolution? And who knew that Heinrich Himmler, Tutankhamun and the history of needlework are linked to napalm and Victorian orphans?In Histories of the Unexpected, Sam Willis and James Daybell lead us on a journey of discovery that tackles some of the greatest historical themes - from the Tudors to the Second World War, from the Roman Empire to the Victorians - but via entirely unexpected subjects.By taking this revolutionary approach, they not only present a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveal the everyday world around us as never before.
Author : Paul Kecskemeti
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258449452
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (494 download)
Download or read book The Unexpected Revolution written by Paul Kecskemeti and published by . This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexander Monro
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 030796230X
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)
Download or read book The Paper Trail written by Alexander Monro and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping, richly detailed history that tells the fascinating story of how paper—the simple Chinese invention of two thousand years ago—wrapped itself around our world, humankind’s most momentous ideas imprinted on its surface. The emergence of paper in the imperial court of Han China brought about a revolution in the transmission of knowledge and ideas, allowing religions, philosophies and propaganda to spread with ever greater ease. The first writing surface sufficiently cheap, portable and printable for books, pamphlets and journals to be mass-produced and distributed widely, paper opened the way for an unprecedented, ongoing dialogue between individuals and between communities across continents, oceans and time. The Paper Trail explores how the new substance was used to solidify social and political systems that influenced China even into our own time. We see how paper made possible the spread of the then new religions of Buddhism and Manichaeism into Japan, Korea and Vietnam . . . how it enabled theologians, scientists and artists to build the vast and signally intellectual empire of the Abbasid Caliphate and embed the Koran in popular culture . . . how paper was carried along the Silk Road by merchants and missionaries, finally reaching Europe in the late thirteenth century . . . and how, once established in Europe, along with the printing press, paper played an essential role in the three great foundations of Western modernity: the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Scientific Revolution. Here is a dramatic, comprehensively researched, vividly written story populated by holy men and scholars, warriors and poets, rulers and ordinary men and women—an essential story brilliantly told in this luminous work of history.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (915 download)
Download or read book The Century of the Unexpected written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Amy Engel
Publisher : Entangled: Teen
ISBN 13 : 1633751163
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (337 download)
Download or read book The Revolution of Ivy written by Amy Engel and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engel makes good use of her setting; the fight for survival on the cusp of winter stokes the sense of danger in a way that matches Ivy's roiling feelings, and the love story moves with the slow-growing heat that Ivy needs." —Kirkus Reviews I am still alive. Barely. My name is Ivy Westfall. I am sixteen years old and a traitor. Three months ago, I was forced to marry the president's son, Bishop Lattimer—as all daughters of the losing side of the war are sold off in marriage to the sons of the winners. But I was different. I had a mission—to kill Bishop. Instead, I fell in love with him. Now I am an outcast, left to survive the brutal savagery of the lands outside of civilization. Yet even out here, there is hope. There is life beyond the fence. But I can’t outrun my past. For my actions have set off a treasonous chain of events in Westfall that will change all of our fates—especially Bishop's. And this time, it is not enough to just survive... The Book of Ivy series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Book of Ivy Book #2 The Revolution of Ivy
Author : Ronald W. Perry
Publisher : Joseph Henry Press
ISBN 13 : 0309186897
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Facing the Unexpected written by Ronald W. Perry and published by Joseph Henry Press. This book was released on 2001-12-06 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing the Unexpected presents the wealth of information derived from disasters around the world over the past 25 years. The authors explore how these findings can improve disaster programs, identify remaining research needs, and discuss disaster within the broader context of sustainable development. How do different people think about disaster? Are we more likely to panic or to respond with altruism? Why are 110 people killed in a Valujet crash considered disaster victims while the 50,000 killed annually in traffic accidents in the U.S. are not? At the crossroads of social, cultural, and economic factors, this book examines these and other compelling questions. The authors review the influences that shape the U.S. governmental system for disaster planning and response, the effectiveness of local emergency agencies, and the level of professionalism in the field. They also compare technological versus natural disaster and examine the impact of technology on disaster programs.
Author : Gal Beckerman
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 1524759201
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)
Download or read book The Quiet Before written by Gal Beckerman and published by Crown. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • An “elegantly argued and exuberantly narrated” (The New York Times Book Review) look at the building of social movements—from the 1600s to the present—and how current technology is undermining them “A bravura work of scholarship and reporting, featuring amazing individuals and dramatic events from seventeenth-century France to Rome, Moscow, Cairo, and contemporary Minneapolis.”—Louis Menand, author of The Free World We tend to think of revolutions as loud: frustrations and demands shouted in the streets. But the ideas fueling them have traditionally been conceived in much quieter spaces, in the small, secluded corners where a vanguard can whisper among themselves, imagine alternate realities, and deliberate about how to achieve their goals. This extraordinary book is a search for those spaces, over centuries and across continents, and a warning that—in a world dominated by social media—they might soon go extinct. Gal Beckerman, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, takes us back to the seventeenth century, to the correspondence that jump-started the scientific revolution, and then forward through time to examine engines of social change: the petitions that secured the right to vote in 1830s Britain, the zines that gave voice to women’s rage in the early 1990s, and even the messaging apps used by epidemiologists fighting the pandemic in the shadow of an inept administration. In each case, Beckerman shows that our most defining social movements—from decolonization to feminism—were formed in quiet, closed networks that allowed a small group to incubate their ideas before broadcasting them widely. But Facebook and Twitter are replacing these productive, private spaces, to the detriment of activists around the world. Why did the Arab Spring fall apart? Why did Occupy Wall Street never gain traction? Has Black Lives Matter lived up to its full potential? Beckerman reveals what this new social media ecosystem lacks—everything from patience to focus—and offers a recipe for growing radical ideas again. Lyrical and profound, The Quiet Before looks to the past to help us imagine a different future.
Author : Ashraf Khalil
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429962445
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book Liberation Square written by Ashraf Khalil and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive, absorbing account of the Egyptian revolution, written by a Cairo-based Egyptian-American reporter for Foreign Policy and The Times (London), who witnessed firsthand Mubarak's demise and the country's efforts to build a democracy In early 2011, the world's attention was riveted on Cairo, where after three decades of supremacy, Hosni Mubarak was driven from power. It was a revolution as swift as it was explosive. For eighteen days, anger, defiance, and resurgent national pride reigned in the streets---protestors of all ages struck back against police and state security, united toward the common goal of liberation. But the revolution was more than a spontaneous uprising. It was the end result of years of mounting tension, brought on by a state that shamelessly abused its authority, rigging elections, silencing opposition, and violently attacking its citizens. When revolution bloomed in the region in January 2011, Egypt was a country whose patience had expired---with a people suddenly primed for liberation. As a journalist based in Cairo, Ashraf Khalil was an eyewitness to the perfect storm that brought down Mubarak and his regime. Khalil was subjected to tear gas alongside protestors in Tahrir Square, barely escaped an enraged mob, and witnessed the day-to-day developments from the frontlines. From the halls of power to the back alleys of Cairo, he offers a one-of-a-kind look at a nation in the throes of an uprising. Liberation Square is a revealing and dramatic look at the revolution that transformed the modern history of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
Author : Lydia Wylie-Kellermann
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
ISBN 13 : 1506466451
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)
Download or read book The Sandbox Revolution written by Lydia Wylie-Kellermann and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care.
Author : Margaret Bryant
Publisher : London : University of London, Institute of Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Unexpected Revolution written by Margaret Bryant and published by London : University of London, Institute of Education. This book was released on 1979 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stephen K. Sanderson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317264576
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)
Download or read book Revolutions written by Stephen K. Sanderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expanded, updated edition of Revolutions offers a new chapter on terrorism and on social movements, including jihadism. Revolutions and state breakdowns are the primary focus as Sanderson presents prominent theories and describes the process of revolutions. The book covers famous revolutions from history (France, Russia, China) and several social and political revolutions in the Third World (Cuba, Nicaragua, Iran, and the Philippines). Given the frequency of revolutionary movements, a key question addressed by the book is 'Why are actual revolutions so rare?' Sanderson also assesses the state breakdowns in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union after 1989, the typical outcomes of revolutions, and the future of revolutions. An appendix presents biographical and autobiographical sketches of several of the most prominent scholars of revolutions.
Author : Tovah Martin
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469243X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Unexpected Houseplant written by Tovah Martin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for plant lovers to dust off their houseplants, update their image, and discover just how exciting, trendy, and crucial plants can be in the home. The Unexpected Houseplant, by renowned plant authority Tovah Martin, isn't your typical, old-fashioned, dowdy houseplant book. Martin's approach is revolutionary—picture brilliant spring bulbs by the bed, lush perennials brought in from the garden, quirky succulents in the kitchen, even flowering vines and small trees growing beside an easy chair. Martin brings an evangelist's zeal to the task of convincing homeowners that indoor plants aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity. In addition to design flair, houseplants clean indoor air, which can be up to ten times more polluted. Along with loads of visual inspiration, readers will learn how to make unusual selections, where to best position plants in the home, and valuable tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning, and troubleshooting, season by season.
Author : Mario Llerena
Publisher : Ardent Media
ISBN 13 : 9780801410949
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)
Download or read book The Unsuspected Revolution written by Mario Llerena and published by Ardent Media. This book was released on 1978 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Wael Ghonim
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0547774044
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (477 download)
Download or read book Revolution 2.0 written by Wael Ghonim and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former Google executive and political activist tells the story of the Egyptian revolution he helped ignite through the power of social media. In the summer of 2010, thirty-year-old Google executive Wael Ghonim anonymously launched a Facebook page to protest the death of an Egyptian man at the hands of security forces. The page’s following expanded quickly and moved from online protests to a nonconfrontational movement. On January 25, 2011, Tahrir Square resounded with calls for change. Yet just as the revolution began in earnest, Ghonim was captured and held for twelve days of brutal interrogation. After he was released, he gave a tearful speech on national television, and the protests grew more intense. Four days later, the president of Egypt was gone. In this riveting story, Ghonim takes us inside the movement and shares the keys to unleashing the power of crowds in the age of social networking. “A gripping chronicle of how a fear-frozen society finally topples its oppressors with the help of social media.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Revolution 2.0 excels in chronicling the roiling tension in the months before the uprising, the careful organization required and the momentum it unleashed.” —NPR.org
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 896 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Chinese Recorder and Missionary Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Reports written by Great Britain. Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
