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Author: Nicholas Rowe Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857716050 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 272
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Dance in Palestine has a history as complex and contentious as the land itself. Whether dismissed as bacchantic madness by Bible tourists in the 19th Century, revived and glorified by Zionists, Pan-Arabists and Palestinian Nationalists in the 20th Century, or rejected by Islamic Reformists in the 21st Century, dance in Palestine has a rich and elusive story that remains to be told. 'Raising Dust' traces one dancer's journey into Palestine's past and present. Through historical archives, the memories of dancers of yesteryear and into today's vibrant performing arts scene, Nicholas Rowe shows how dance has acted as a barometer of social change, a forum for debate and a means of expressing forbidden ideas. Far from apolitical, this most physical of art forms has often defined the political mood of the day. Sumptuously illustrated, the author provides a unique, rare and compelling cultural history of dance in Palestine.
Author: Nicholas Rowe Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857716050 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
Dance in Palestine has a history as complex and contentious as the land itself. Whether dismissed as bacchantic madness by Bible tourists in the 19th Century, revived and glorified by Zionists, Pan-Arabists and Palestinian Nationalists in the 20th Century, or rejected by Islamic Reformists in the 21st Century, dance in Palestine has a rich and elusive story that remains to be told. 'Raising Dust' traces one dancer's journey into Palestine's past and present. Through historical archives, the memories of dancers of yesteryear and into today's vibrant performing arts scene, Nicholas Rowe shows how dance has acted as a barometer of social change, a forum for debate and a means of expressing forbidden ideas. Far from apolitical, this most physical of art forms has often defined the political mood of the day. Sumptuously illustrated, the author provides a unique, rare and compelling cultural history of dance in Palestine.
Author: Hugh H. Kieffer Publisher: University of Arizona Press ISBN: 0816538603 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 1517
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The planet Mars has been a subject of wonder for millennia, as attested by its place in mythology, by later speculation about its canals, and by the scientific and public excitement over the Viking mission. Although the scientific literature about the planet is voluminous, no comprehensive treatment of the results of modern spacecraft exploration has yet been made available. This volume fills that gap by providing a summary of what is presently known about Mars and identifying many puzzles such as polar cap variance, occurrence of dust storms, and the possible location of water. The introductory chapter cites questions, controversies, and milestones in the study of Mars, and also includes an annotated book list, basic data about the planet, and a guide to Martian seasons. A chapter on telescopic observation credits the contributions made by many amateurs that have advanced our knowledge of variations observed on Mars. A chapter on spacecraft exploration, by an American and a Russian author who have participated in all Mars missions, includes a revelation of an additional Soviet attempt. Twenty-nine technical articles cover geophysics; bedrock geology; surface; atmosphere; exosphere and magnetic field; and climate history. Two chapters address the search for life on Mars; three concluding chapters consider the Martian satellites. An indispensable reference for scientists, Mars will also serve as a complete sourcebook for serious amateur astronomers.
Author: David Courtney Publisher: University of Texas Press ISBN: 1477312986 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 120
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The Texanist, Texas Monthly’s perennially popular back-page column, has become the magazine’s most-read feature. With an inimitable style and an unassailable wholesomeness, columnist David Courtney has counseled many a well-intentioned Texan, native or wannabe, on how to properly conduct him- or herself. Until the July 2016 issue, an original illustration by the late award-winning artist Jack Unruh, depicting the Texanist in a situation described in the column, accompanied the Texanist’s sage wisdom. Unruh’s peerless illustrations displayed a sly wit that paired perfectly with Courtney’s humorous ripostes. The Texanist gathers several dozen of Unruh’s most unforgettable illustrations, along with the fascinating, perplexing, and even downright weird questions that inspired them. Curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, the Texanist advises on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football team’s jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if it’s served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos? The Texanist addresses all of these important subjects and more. Whether you heed the good guidance, or just enjoy the whimsical illustrations, The Texanist will both entertain and educate you.
Author: A Mehran Shahhosseini Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 9814730521 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 1541
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This book brings together one hundred and seventy nine selected papers presented at the 2015 International Conference on Design, Manufacturing and Mechatronics (ICDMM2015), which was successfully held in Wuhan, China during April 17-18, 2015.The ICDMM2015 covered a wide range of fundamental studies, technical innovations and industrial applications in advanced design and manufacturing technology, automation and control system, communication system and computer network, signal and image processing, data processing and intelligence system, applied material and material processing technology, power and energy, technology and methods for measure, test, detection and monitoring, applied mechatronics, technology and methods for ship navigation and safety, and other engineering topics.All papers selected here were subjected to a rigorous peer-review process by at least two independent peers. The papers were selected based on innovation, organization, and quality of presentation.The proceedings should be a valuable reference for scientists, engineers and researchers interested in design, manufacturing and mechatronics, as well as graduate students working on related technologies.
Author: Puri Reena I Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) ISBN: 8179931803 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 48
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Wind is one of the strongest forces of nature. Its energy can be harnessed and used in many ways. But uncontrolled wind can create havoc. The faster it moves, the stronger it gets; blowing away everything in its path — trees, houses, buildings and people. As it moves around the earth it shows its destructive nature through storms, cyclones and tornadoes. How does wind turn itself into a whirling pillar filled with thunderstorms? What can we do to protect ourselves from this disaster? Read this book to find out.
Author: Garry E. Hunt Publisher: CUP Archive ISBN: 9780521258869 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 186
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This landmark volume assembles seven invited and original papers by well known workers in the field of planetary meteorology which, as a discipline, is now contributing to a better understanding of the Earth's atmosphere. The topics covered illustrate the current level of interaction between studies of the atmospheres of the Earth and planets. An important feature of the book is the description of planetary atmospheres on a comparative basis.
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