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Category : Veterinary medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
The Reckoning
Author: Eleanor Heartney
Publisher: Prestel Verlag
ISBN: 3641133432
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
The authors of After the Revolution return with an incisive study of the work of contemporary women artists. In After the Revolution, the authors concluded that "The battles may not all have been won . . . but barricades are gradually coming down, and work proceeds on all fronts in glorious profusion." Now, with The Reckoning, authors Heartney, Posner, Princenthal, and Scott bring into focus the accomplishments of 24 acclaimed international women artists born since 1960 who have benefited from the groundbreaking efforts of their predecessors. The book is organized in four thematic sections: "Bad Girls" profiles artists whose work represents an assault on conventional notions of gender and racial difference. "History Lessons" offers reflections on the self in the context of history and globalization. "Spellbound" focuses on women’s embrace of the irrational, subjective, and surreal, while "Domestic Disturbances" takes on women's conflicted relationship to home, family, and security. Written in lively prose and fully illustrated throughout, this book gives an informed account of the wonderful diversity of recent contemporary art by women. "An indispensable contribution to the literature on contemporary art by women." (Whitney Chadwick, author of Women, Art and Society) "In the 2007 book After the Revolution: Women Who Transformed Contemporary Art, [the authors] set a new standard in documenting and evaluating the work of a dozen key women artists, spanning generations between the 1960s to the 2000s. . . The beat goes on with the appearance of The Reckoning, written by the same authors in the same accessible scholarly style, but reflecting important historical changes over the past decade and more. In line with the increased presence of women in mainstream art, the book includes twice as many artists as its predecessor. And its global reach has expanded vastly, stretching from Europe and the Americas to Africa and China." (Holland Cotter, The New York Times)
Publisher: Prestel Verlag
ISBN: 3641133432
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
The authors of After the Revolution return with an incisive study of the work of contemporary women artists. In After the Revolution, the authors concluded that "The battles may not all have been won . . . but barricades are gradually coming down, and work proceeds on all fronts in glorious profusion." Now, with The Reckoning, authors Heartney, Posner, Princenthal, and Scott bring into focus the accomplishments of 24 acclaimed international women artists born since 1960 who have benefited from the groundbreaking efforts of their predecessors. The book is organized in four thematic sections: "Bad Girls" profiles artists whose work represents an assault on conventional notions of gender and racial difference. "History Lessons" offers reflections on the self in the context of history and globalization. "Spellbound" focuses on women’s embrace of the irrational, subjective, and surreal, while "Domestic Disturbances" takes on women's conflicted relationship to home, family, and security. Written in lively prose and fully illustrated throughout, this book gives an informed account of the wonderful diversity of recent contemporary art by women. "An indispensable contribution to the literature on contemporary art by women." (Whitney Chadwick, author of Women, Art and Society) "In the 2007 book After the Revolution: Women Who Transformed Contemporary Art, [the authors] set a new standard in documenting and evaluating the work of a dozen key women artists, spanning generations between the 1960s to the 2000s. . . The beat goes on with the appearance of The Reckoning, written by the same authors in the same accessible scholarly style, but reflecting important historical changes over the past decade and more. In line with the increased presence of women in mainstream art, the book includes twice as many artists as its predecessor. And its global reach has expanded vastly, stretching from Europe and the Americas to Africa and China." (Holland Cotter, The New York Times)
Saving Stanley
Author: Scott Nadelson
Publisher: Hawthorne Books
ISBN: 0983304998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
WINNER OF THE H.L. DAVIS AWARD FOR SHORT FICTION at the 2004 Oregon Book Awards and GLCA's 2005 New Writers Award, Scott Nadelson’s interrelated short stories are graceful, vivid narratives that bring into sudden focus the spirit and the stubborn resilience of the Brickmans, a Jewish family of four living in suburban New Jersey. The central character, Daniel Brickman, forges obstinately through his own plots and desires as he struggles to balance his sense of identity with his longing to gain acceptance from his family and peers. In Kosher, Daniel’s disdain for his parents’ values and lifestyle, for their materialism and need for security, leads him to take a job as a telemarketer for the Robowski Fund for the Disabled, a charity benefiting two people only: Daniel and Helen Robowski. And in Young Radicals, Daniel gathers research for a thesis on early Soviet history by interviewing his grandfather, now a retiree in Florida, who painted factories and sang Communist work songs in 1920s Leningrad before immigrating to America. This fierce collection provides an unblinking examination of family life and the human instinct for attachment.
Publisher: Hawthorne Books
ISBN: 0983304998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
WINNER OF THE H.L. DAVIS AWARD FOR SHORT FICTION at the 2004 Oregon Book Awards and GLCA's 2005 New Writers Award, Scott Nadelson’s interrelated short stories are graceful, vivid narratives that bring into sudden focus the spirit and the stubborn resilience of the Brickmans, a Jewish family of four living in suburban New Jersey. The central character, Daniel Brickman, forges obstinately through his own plots and desires as he struggles to balance his sense of identity with his longing to gain acceptance from his family and peers. In Kosher, Daniel’s disdain for his parents’ values and lifestyle, for their materialism and need for security, leads him to take a job as a telemarketer for the Robowski Fund for the Disabled, a charity benefiting two people only: Daniel and Helen Robowski. And in Young Radicals, Daniel gathers research for a thesis on early Soviet history by interviewing his grandfather, now a retiree in Florida, who painted factories and sang Communist work songs in 1920s Leningrad before immigrating to America. This fierce collection provides an unblinking examination of family life and the human instinct for attachment.
The Old Gatehouse: No Subtitle
Author: Stanley Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783242139
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Caiston Manor is a large country house owned by Lord Barnes, a wealthy banker who has recently returned from lengthy travels in Egypt. He has been estranged from his family for a number of years. As he picks up the threads of his life in England, his immediate circle widens in many unexpected ways, accommodating innovation, intrigue and a gently blossoming love-story as the Old Gatehouse is restored and lived in once more. So sit back and relax as you enter the world of a country estate in the early nineteen-hundreds. Enjoy the banter of the daily round with the domestics and add a little romance to your life as the changing fortunes of Lord Barnes' family build to a warm and uplifting conclusion.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783242139
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Caiston Manor is a large country house owned by Lord Barnes, a wealthy banker who has recently returned from lengthy travels in Egypt. He has been estranged from his family for a number of years. As he picks up the threads of his life in England, his immediate circle widens in many unexpected ways, accommodating innovation, intrigue and a gently blossoming love-story as the Old Gatehouse is restored and lived in once more. So sit back and relax as you enter the world of a country estate in the early nineteen-hundreds. Enjoy the banter of the daily round with the domestics and add a little romance to your life as the changing fortunes of Lord Barnes' family build to a warm and uplifting conclusion.
Veterinary Journal and Annals of Comparative Pathology
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Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
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Languages : en
Pages : 64
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The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.
The Progress of the Mineral Industry of Tasmania for the Quarter Ending ...
The Symphony of Words
Author: Stanley Scott Jr
Publisher: Stanley Scott Jr
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
In a world woven with words, there exists a distinct form of artistic expression that resonates deep within the human soul. A rhythmic piece of writing, adorned with metaphors that dance on the page, emerges as a symphony of language, occupying a realm somewhere between speech and song. This unique entity, known as poetry, captivates hearts and minds, enchanting readers with its melody and imagery. As we embark on this exploration of the profound art of poetry, let us seek to embrace its complexities and revel in its mysteries. Join me Stanley Scott Jr as we traverse the enchanted realm of words and emotions, venturing into the land of metaphor and rhyme. Each poem is a reflection of the different parts of my life as a teacher, student, dock worker, counselor, steward, trustee, trusted servant, artist, producer, traveler, owner, family member, friend, mentor/mentee, sponsor/sponsee, and loving human being. Together, we shall unlock a world where speech and song converge, where beauty and emotion intertwine, and where the symphony of words forever echoes in our souls through poems.
Publisher: Stanley Scott Jr
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
In a world woven with words, there exists a distinct form of artistic expression that resonates deep within the human soul. A rhythmic piece of writing, adorned with metaphors that dance on the page, emerges as a symphony of language, occupying a realm somewhere between speech and song. This unique entity, known as poetry, captivates hearts and minds, enchanting readers with its melody and imagery. As we embark on this exploration of the profound art of poetry, let us seek to embrace its complexities and revel in its mysteries. Join me Stanley Scott Jr as we traverse the enchanted realm of words and emotions, venturing into the land of metaphor and rhyme. Each poem is a reflection of the different parts of my life as a teacher, student, dock worker, counselor, steward, trustee, trusted servant, artist, producer, traveler, owner, family member, friend, mentor/mentee, sponsor/sponsee, and loving human being. Together, we shall unlock a world where speech and song converge, where beauty and emotion intertwine, and where the symphony of words forever echoes in our souls through poems.
Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial
Author: Paul Chapman
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473850843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
This is a comprehensive and highly emotive volume, borne of years of intensive research and many trips to the battlefields of the Great War. It seeks to humanise Tyne Cot cemetery, to offer the reader a chance to engage with the personal stories of the soldiers whose names have been chiseled there in stone. Poignant stories of camaraderie, tragic twists of fate and noble sacrifice have been collated in an attempt to bring home the reality of war and the true extent of its tragic cost. It is hoped that visitors to the battlefields, whether their relatives are listed within or not, will find their experience enriched by having access to this treasure trove of stories.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473850843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
This is a comprehensive and highly emotive volume, borne of years of intensive research and many trips to the battlefields of the Great War. It seeks to humanise Tyne Cot cemetery, to offer the reader a chance to engage with the personal stories of the soldiers whose names have been chiseled there in stone. Poignant stories of camaraderie, tragic twists of fate and noble sacrifice have been collated in an attempt to bring home the reality of war and the true extent of its tragic cost. It is hoped that visitors to the battlefields, whether their relatives are listed within or not, will find their experience enriched by having access to this treasure trove of stories.
Hitler's Nest of Vipers
Author: Nigel West
Publisher: Frontline Books
ISBN: 1399086383
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"...presents an excellent and concise narrative of the Abwehr's global intelligence network. West draws from hundreds of firsthand debriefing and summary reports including disclosed sources not previously available to scholars."—American Intelligence Journal Modern historians have consistently condemned the Abwehr, Germany’s military intelligence service, and its SS equivalent, the Sicherheitsdienst (SD), as incompetent and even corrupt organizations. However, newly declassified MI5, CIA and US Counterintelligence Corps files shed a very different light on the structure, control and capabilities of the German intelligence machine in Europe, South America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. It is usually stated that, under Admiral Canaris, the Abwehr neglected its main functions, its attention being focused more on trying to bring down Hitler. Yet Canaris greatly expanded the Abwehr from 150 personnel into a vast world-wide organisation which achieved many notable successes against the Allies. Equally, the SD’s tentacles spread across the Occupied territories as the German forces invaded country after country across Europe. In this in-depth study of the Abwehr’s rise to power, 1935 to 1943, its activities in Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine, Japan, China, Manchuko and Mongolia are examined, as well as those in Thailand, French Indo-China, the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Arab nations. In this period, the Abwehr built a complex network of individual agents with transmitters operating from commercial, diplomatic and consular premises. Before, and in the early stages of the war, it later became apparent, the Abwehr was controlling a number of agents in Britain. Indeed, it was only after the war that the scale of the Abwehr’s activities became known, the organisation having of around 20,000 members. For the first time, the Abwehr’s development and the true extent of its operations have been laid bare, through official files and even of restored documents previously redacted. The long list of operations and activities of the Abwehr around the world includes the efforts of an agent in the USA who was arrested after a bizarre attempt to obtain a quantity of blank American passports by impersonating a senior State Department official, Edward Weston, an Under-Secretary of State. Also, former U.S. Marine, Kurt Jahnke, who was recruited to collect information about the American munitions production and send it on to Germany. These are just two of the numerous and absorbing accounts in this all-embracing study.
Publisher: Frontline Books
ISBN: 1399086383
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"...presents an excellent and concise narrative of the Abwehr's global intelligence network. West draws from hundreds of firsthand debriefing and summary reports including disclosed sources not previously available to scholars."—American Intelligence Journal Modern historians have consistently condemned the Abwehr, Germany’s military intelligence service, and its SS equivalent, the Sicherheitsdienst (SD), as incompetent and even corrupt organizations. However, newly declassified MI5, CIA and US Counterintelligence Corps files shed a very different light on the structure, control and capabilities of the German intelligence machine in Europe, South America, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. It is usually stated that, under Admiral Canaris, the Abwehr neglected its main functions, its attention being focused more on trying to bring down Hitler. Yet Canaris greatly expanded the Abwehr from 150 personnel into a vast world-wide organisation which achieved many notable successes against the Allies. Equally, the SD’s tentacles spread across the Occupied territories as the German forces invaded country after country across Europe. In this in-depth study of the Abwehr’s rise to power, 1935 to 1943, its activities in Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine, Japan, China, Manchuko and Mongolia are examined, as well as those in Thailand, French Indo-China, the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Arab nations. In this period, the Abwehr built a complex network of individual agents with transmitters operating from commercial, diplomatic and consular premises. Before, and in the early stages of the war, it later became apparent, the Abwehr was controlling a number of agents in Britain. Indeed, it was only after the war that the scale of the Abwehr’s activities became known, the organisation having of around 20,000 members. For the first time, the Abwehr’s development and the true extent of its operations have been laid bare, through official files and even of restored documents previously redacted. The long list of operations and activities of the Abwehr around the world includes the efforts of an agent in the USA who was arrested after a bizarre attempt to obtain a quantity of blank American passports by impersonating a senior State Department official, Edward Weston, an Under-Secretary of State. Also, former U.S. Marine, Kurt Jahnke, who was recruited to collect information about the American munitions production and send it on to Germany. These are just two of the numerous and absorbing accounts in this all-embracing study.
Warrior Chiefs
Author: Bernd Horn
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1550023519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The first book in a two-part series that examines the unique Canadian experience and outlook in regard to generalship and the art of the admiral.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1550023519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The first book in a two-part series that examines the unique Canadian experience and outlook in regard to generalship and the art of the admiral.