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Giles County (Then and Now)
by Terri L. FisherThe New River, creeks, limestone, timber, mineral springs, mountains, and railroads have shaped the small communities, industries, and tourism of Giles County, Virginia. Many once-bustling places in the county are quieter today, but buildings and landscapes of earlier times are still present and interesting to compare to photographs of the past. Terri L. Fisher, executive director of the Giles County Historical Society and author of Images of America: Pearisburg and Giles County and Lost Communities of Virginia, is a resident of Narrows.
Giles The Collection 2019 (Giles)
by John Field****The nation's favourite cartoonist - Express****Brilliantly witty and full of irreverent fun, this compilation is the ideal addition to your Giles collection!The 2019 collection takes a wry look at how Giles observed the most seismic and superficial events of his time. From January to December throughout the years, the common threads of life then and now are scrupulously interrogated under his pen. Treating perennial occupations such as Christmas parties, royal weddings and petrol prices with the same rigour as space travel, nuclear anxieties and perpetual debates about the EU, Giles investigates the weighty and the whimsical in equal measure.Fans of Giles will be thrilled to receive the latest annual treat from the archives of the celebrated cartoonist of the once biggest selling daily newspaper in the world, the Daily Express, whose work won him huge admiration and accolades including being voted the best cartoonist of the 20th century.
Gilford (Images of America)
by Doris L. Chitty Geoffrey B. Ruggles Sheldon C. MorganInitially settled in 1777 within the town of Gilmanton, Gilford became incorporated on June 16, 1812. Gilford is different from surrounding towns because it originated as a farming settlement, with pastures being cleared as early as 1762. The construction of the Lake Shore Railroad brought many tourists, so residents built additional floors onto their homes and began offering lodging. Visitors flocked to the area to enjoy the beautiful Belknap Mountain Range, scenic roads and hiking trails, and the beaches and boat docks on Lake Winnipesaukee. Kimball Castle atop Locke's Hill is a focal point that has been viewed by generations of people traveling to Gilford and is noted for being one of the most haunted places in the state. The town remains a sought-after destination, with many people returning generation after generation. The historians of Gilford continue to work diligently to preserve the town's village, historic treasures, and past.
Gilles Deleuze and Film Criticism: Philosophy, Theory, and the Individual Film (Palgrave Film Studies and Philosophy)
by Hoi Lun Law Dominic LashThis book is the first collection of essays to offer detailed examinations of the role that close attention to individual films plays in the philosopher Gilles Deleuze’s work on cinema. In the last two decades, Deleuze's two books on film have had an enormous influence on Film Studies, profoundly affecting thinking about movement, time, history, and other topics. Theoretically ambitious and philosophically rich but clearly written by a broad range of established and emerging international film scholars, the chapters in this volume will both contribute to, and in places challenge, the vibrant field of Deleuzian film studies. Topics covered range from the relationship of Deleuze to film criticism; the role of theories of movement; and studies of works by major filmmakers including Federico Fellini, Werner Herzog, Vincente Minnelli, and Orson Welles. This book will be of interest not only to specialists in Deleuze but to anybody engaged with the close study of film and its philosophical ramifications.
Gilles Deleuze’s Time Machine
by David RodowickAlthough Gilles Deleuze is one of France's most celebrated twentieth-century philosophers, his theories of cinema have largely been ignored by American scholars. Film theorist D. N. Rodowick fills this gap by presenting the first comprehensive study, in any language, of Deleuze's work on film and images. Placing Deleuze's two books on cinema--The Movement-Image and The Time-Image--in the context of French cultural theory of the 1960s and 1970s, Rodowick examines the logic of Deleuze's theories and the relationship of these theories to his influential philosophy of difference.Rodowick illuminates the connections between Deleuze's writings on visual and scientific texts and describes the formal logic of his theory of images and signs. Revealing how Deleuzian views on film speak to the broader network of philosophical problems addressed in Deleuze's other books--including his influential work with Félix Guattari--Rodowick shows not only how Deleuze modifies the dominant traditions of film theory, but also how the study of cinema is central to the project of modern philosophy.
Gillette
by Mary Kelley Campbell County Rockpile MuseumThere is an old saying that the Powder River was "a mile wide; an inch deep; too thick to drink; too thin to plow," and yet it was fought over many times in the early settlement of northeastern Wyoming. The lure of free land attracted tough pioneer families and rowdy outlaws to the new town of Gillette. Bars and brothels competed with schools and churches for the cowboys of some of the largest cattle and sheep ranches in the state. The coal that was discovered close to the surface, which first supplied settlers through blizzards and prairie winds, now provides one-third of the nation's energy. Ranching is still important in Gillette's economy but the abundant minerals have truly put Gillette, Wyoming, on the map.
Gilliamesque: A Pre-posthumous Memoir
by Terry GilliamThe screenwriter, innovative animator, highly acclaimed visionary film director, and only non-British member of Monty Python offers an intimate glimpse into his world in this fascinating memoir illustrated with hand-drawn sketches, notes, and memorabilia from his personal archive.From his no-frills childhood in the icy wastes of Minnesota, to some of the hottest water Hollywood had to offer, via the cutting edge of 1960s and ’70s counter-culture in New York, L.A. and London, Terry Gilliam’s life has been as vivid, entertaining and unorthodox as one of his films.Telling his story for the first time, the director of Time Bandits, Brazil, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys, and Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas—not to mention co-founder of Monty Python’s Flying Circus—recalls his life so far. Packed with never-before-seen artwork, photographs and commentary, Gilliamesque blends the visual and the verbal with scabrous wit and fascinating insight.Gilliam’s “pre-posthumous memoir” also features a cast of amazing supporting characters—George Harrison, Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Uma Thurman, Johnny Depp, Heath Ledger and all of the fellow Pythons—as well as cameo appearances from some of the heaviest cultural hitters of modern times, from Woody Allen to Frank Zappa, Gloria Steinem to Robert Crumb, Richard Nixon to Hunter S. Thompson. Gilliam’s encounters with the great and the not-so-good are revealing, funny, and hugely entertaining.This book is an unrestrained look into a unique creative mind and an incomparable portrait of late twentieth-century popular culture.
Gilligan's Island
by Walter MetzAn analysis of the under-studied sitcom Gilligan's Island that addresses key questions about American social life in the 1960s.
Gilmore Girls Life Lessons: The Official Guide to Love, Friendship, and Coffee
by Laurie UlsterTake a self-care trip to Stars Hollow with this collection of life lessons from the Gilmore Girls Relationship issues? Holding out for a parent’s approval? Can’t stop drinking coffee? All problems the Gilmore girls know a thing or two about. This handy guide to life includes wisdom from Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the ultimate comfort-watching duo and the fastest-talking mother daughter team TV has ever seen. Blending the show’s quirky humor with real-life lessons on how to accept yourself and improve the relationships with those you love, Gilmore Girls: Life’s Short, Talk Fast will help you become the best version of you, with the help of lots of coffee (and a shot of cynicism). This title is the perfect gift purchase for fans of Gilmore Girls, and a helping hand for anyone trying to figure it all out. With Gilmore-guided lessons in work, love, and friendship, you’ll learn how to fall down and pick yourself right back up again with advice from your favorite characters, including Luke, Babette, Paris, and Sookie – and especially Emily, who’s never without an opinion. GILMORE GIRLS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s23)
Gilmore Girls: The Official Guide to All the Books
by Erika BerlinWelcome to the ultimate TBR list! With meticulously researched book descriptions and hundreds of guided prompts and reading tips, The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge is an officially licensed, one-of-a-kind fan's guide to the Gilmore Girls universe and all 339 books referenced in the series. For fans of Gilmore Girls, one of the most dedicated ways to tap into the psyche of Rory Gilmore is committing to one Herculean task: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge. Over the course of seven seasons, Rory Gilmore and her fellow Stars Hollow residents were seen reading or referencing 339 books. Now you can read along with Rory! This book is a distillation of those zealous inventories and is meant to make you fall back in love with Gilmore Girls all over again. Challenge yourself to reading the 300+ books from the series and exploring hundreds of guided prompts about each selection. Included in this first-ever officially licensed reading challenge companion are thought starters and prompts pertaining to the books seen, mentioned, and referenced over the series&’ seven-season run. This compendium has been carefully researched and is more thorough and verified than any other Rory Gilmore reading list that has been compiled. Whether you choose to start from the very beginning or dive into a particular character&’s literary favorites, you&’ll find a reading guide within. You'll also find helpful information for organizing your TBR collection, tips for maximizing your reading time and becoming a more mindful reader, secrets for reading multiple books at once, and an essential episode guide index with checkboxes. And if any part of the challenge feels daunting, take a bit of advice from the bibliophile queen herself: &“I just take a book with me everywhere,&” Rory once said. &“It&’s a habit.&”
Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book
by Tanis GrayI smell snow! Knit your way through Stars Hollow with these easy-to-follow patterns that celebrate the characters, friendships, and knits seen on Gilmore Girls! From hats to scarves to décor, bring the warmth of Luke&’s Diner, Sookie&’s kitchen, and Lorelai&’s inn into your closet and home. Life&’s short, so knit fast!Never forget one of Lorelai&’s iconic scarves or your kitchen kerchief again with Sookie&’s bandana, and carry around your drum sticks in the adorable drum stick bag inspired by Lane Kim and her band, Hep-Alien! Inspired by the beloved and always quirky characters of Stars Hollow, these easy-to-follow patterns feature a mix of fun and vibrant knits in celebration of the on-screen relationships and friendships between Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Sookie, Lane, Paris, Luke, and many others from this classic series. Bring Stars Hollow to life with the help of your knitting needles, and create clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more that will transport you to the Dragonfly Inn, Luke&’s Diner, and Chilton Preparatory School MORE THAN 25 PATTERNS: Dozens of patterns for Stars Hollow favorites from Rory&’s oversized pullover to Lorelai&’s iconic hats. FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of patterns to help ensure knitting success, as well as celebrate beloved moments from the series. THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS KNITTING BOOK: The only knitting book with official patterns inspired by Gilmore Girls.
Gilroy
by Claudia SalewskeLocated along the El Camino Real at the crossroads of the Pacheco and Hecker Pass highways, Gilroy is surrounded by the rich farmland of southern Santa Clara County. The region boasts a mineral hot springs, prime grazing land in the eastern foothills, and redwood forests to the west. In addition to successful lumbering enterprises, vast cattle ranches, and thriving resorts, Gilroy claims to be "The Garlic Capital of the World." From the early settlements of the Ohlone, through the vibrant Rancho era and post "gold-fever" boom, to the present-day world-famous Garlic Festival, this book illustrates the unique history of this town at the southern end of Silicon Valley. Drawn from the archives of the Gilroy Museum and the albums of pioneer families are more than 200 vintage images of the businesses, dwellings, pastimes, hopes, and high-jinks of the individuals who made Gilroy what it is today.
Gingermelon's Embroidered Animals: Heirloom Animal Dolls to Sew, Embellish and Treasure
by Shelly Down“Down instructs crafters how to create tiny and whimsical fairylike animals . . . can add a welcome dollop of playfulness to any crafter’s library.” —Publishers WeeklyAn exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small amounts of fabric, so are great for using up scraps. With step-by step instructions and full guidance on the embroidery stitches and full-size pattern pieces to trace from the page, this super-accessible book will help you make future heirlooms that will stay in the family for generations.“A great resource for making unique dolls to be treasured for years to come.” —A Comfy Chair
Gioconda descodificada: Retrato de la mujer del Renacimiento
by Christian Gálvez¿Cuál es la verdadera identidad que se esconde tras el cuadro más famoso del mundo? Existen al menos cinco referencias históricas reales que certifican la existencia de un retrato femenino de manos de Leonardo da Vinci. Un encargo que, al parecer, nunca entregó. Sin embargo, a la hora de identificar a la modelo de la Gioconda, las palabras de Agostino Vespucci, Antonio de Beatis, Giorgio Vasari, Cassiano dal Pozzo y el Anónimo Gaddiano no coinciden. ¿A qué retrato se refieren cada uno de ellos? ¿Al cuadro que exhibe el Museo del Louvre en París y que mundialmente se reconoce como Lisa Gherardini, la esposa de Francesco del Giocondo, o por el contrario al retrato que hoy en día cuelga en las paredes del madrileño Museo del Prado? ¿Son compatibles ambos retratos? ¿Coinciden esas imágenes con el resto del imaginario de la Gioconda, tales como La Mona Lisa de Isleworth o La Monna Vanna? ¿Es Leonardo elcreador de cada una de estas representaciones femeninas? ¿Cuáles son los enigmas que esconde la Gioconda y cómo se gestó su ascenso meteórico a la fama? A través de estas páginas examinaremos la situación global del rol femenino en el Renacimiento, descubriremos a mujeres brillantes que la historia eclipsó, pondremos en valor el papel de la mujer en la evolución del retrato en la Historia del Arte y analizaremos todas las teorías que eruditos, historiadores y expertos en arte han elaborado en torno a la representación femenina en la obra Leonardo da Vinci con el propósito de encontrar la verdadera identidad del retrato más conocido de la historia de la humanidad: la Gioconda. Lo que la crítica ha dicho de Leonardo da Vinci -cara a cara-:«Un profundo estudio histórico y artístico en busca del verdadero rostro de Da Vinci.»David Zurdo, Qué Leer «Christian Gálvez tiene algo de hombre del Renacimiento. Su curiosidad innata, el respeto a los clásicos y su capacidad de trabajo le han granjeado no solo una legión de seguidores, sino la consideración de los mayores especialistas de la historia y el arte de ese tiempo.»Alberto Frutos de Dávalos, Revista Historia «Cuando un outsider llama a las puertas de la comunidad científica y estas se abren, será por algo. Una de las mejores mezclas de rigor y pasión que he leído.»Jorge Alcalde, QUO
Giorgio Vasari: The Man and the Book (The A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts #20)
by Thomas Sherrer BoaseA striking account of Vasari’s career, friendships, and contribution to the art of the Italian RenaissanceVasari’s Lives of the Most Excellent Architects, Painters, and Sculptors, first published in 1550, fixed for three hundred years general European views about the art of the Renaissance, and its influence still lingers today. While much has been written about Vasari’s writings, comparatively few full-length studies have dealt with the man himself. In this book, T.S.R. Boase offers a compelling account of Vasari’s life and career. At the same time, Boase explores Vasari’s ideas about the art and artists he described in the two editions of his Lives, placing these reflections in their contemporary context and later developments in art history and criticism. The result is an important appraisal of Vasari’s achievement, which despite its imperfections is without parallel in the history of Western art.
Giotto and his Works in Padua: Being An Explanatory Notice Of The Series Of Woodcuts Executed For The Arundel Society After The Frescoes In The Arena Chapel (classic Reprint)
by John Ruskin“The Arena Chapel in Padua was completed in 1303; Giotto, then considered the preeminent painter in Italy, was commissioned to paint it in 1306. The resulting fresco cycle, detailing the history, birth, life, and death of Christ, ranks among the greatest artworks ever created.John Ruskin helped redefine art criticism in the nineteenth century through his attention to detail, his playful and engaging prose, and the conviction with which he discussed the subjects that mattered most to him. Ruskin’s ekphrastic writing became a way for readers to approach the experience of looking at great art without actually seeing it in person. Despite having written about Giotto on numerous occasions in Stones of Venice and Modern Painters, he never treated the Arena Chapel in its own right. Here Ruskin examines the panels and brings them life, describing their many hidden details, all the result of Giotto’s unrivaled genius. As Ruskin says, “Giotto was…one of the greatest men who ever lived.”Long out of print, the Arundel Society first published Giotto and His Works in Padua between 1853 and 1860. It stands as Ruskin’s most compelling set of reflections on Giotto’s masterpiece—an artwork that, in Ruskin’s estimation, changed the very course of art history…The result is a book that serves not only as an introduction for students of art history, but also as a discussion of what it means to be a great artist, by one of most influential writers ever to tackle visual art.”-Print ed.
Giotto's Arena Chapel and the Triumph of Humility
by Henrike Christiane LangeIn this book, Henrike Lange takes the reader on a tour through one of the most beloved and celebrated monuments in the world – Giotto's Arena Chapel. Paying close attention to previously overlooked details, Lange offers an entirely new reading of the stunning frescoes in their spatial configuration. The author also asks fundamental questions that define the chapel's place in Western art history. Why did Giotto choose an ancient Roman architectural frame for his vision of Salvation? What is the role of painted reliefs in the representation of personal integrity, passion, and the human struggle between pride and humility familiar from Dante's Divine Comedy? How can a new interpretation regarding the influence of ancient reliefs and architecture inform the famous “Assisi controversy” and cast new light on the debate around Giotto's authorship of the Saint Francis cycle? Illustrated with almost 200 color plates, this volume invites scholars and students to rediscover a key monument of art and architecture history and to see it with new eyes.
Giraffes on Horseback Salad: Salvador Dali, the Marx Brothers, and the Strangest Movie Never Made
by Josh Frank Tim HeideckerThis lushly illustrated graphic novel re-creates a lost Marx Brothers script written by modern art icon Salvador Dali. Grab some popcorn and take a seat...The curtain is about to rise on a film like no other! But first, the real-life backstory: Giraffes on Horseback Salad was a Marx Brothers film written by modern art icon Salvador Dali, who&’d befriended Harpo. Rejected by MGM, the script was thought lost forever. Author and lost-film buff Josh Frank unearthed the original script, and Dali&’s notes and sketches for the project, tucked away in museum archives. With comedian Tim Heidecker and Spanish comics creator Manuela Pertega, he&’s re-created the film as a graphic novel in all its gorgeous full-color, cinematic, surreal glory. In the story, a businessman named Jimmy (played by Harpo) is drawn to the mysterious Surrealist Woman, whose very presence changes humdrum reality into Dali-esque fantasy. With the help of Groucho and Chico, Jimmy seeks to join her fantastical world—but forces of normalcy threaten to end their romance. Includes new Marx Brothers songs and antics, plus the real-world story behind the historic collaboration.
Girl Head: Feminism and Film Materiality
by Genevieve YueGirl Head shows how gender has had a surprising and persistent role in film production processes, well before the image ever appears onscreen.For decades, feminist film criticism has focused on issues of representation: images of women in film. But what are the feminist implications of the material object underlying that image, the filmstrip itself? What does feminist analysis have to offer in understanding the film image before it enters the realm of representation?Girl Head explores how gender and sexual difference have been deeply embedded within film materiality. In rich archival and technical detail, Yue examines three sites of technical film production: the film laboratory, editing practices, and the film archive. Within each site, she locates a common motif, the vanishing female body, which is transformed into material to be used in the making of a film. The book develops a theory of gender and film materiality through readings of narrative film, early cinema, experimental film, and moving image art.This original work of feminist media history shows how gender has had a persistent role in film production processes, well before the image ever appears onscreen.
Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity
by Mayim Bialik Iliza ShlesingerFrom breakout stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger comes a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman's approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships."Girl Logic" is Iliza's term for the way women obsess over details and situations that men don't necessarily even notice. She describes is as a characteristically female way of thinking that appears to be contradictory and circuitous but is actually a complicated and highly evolved way of looking at the world. When confronted with critical decisions about dating, sex, work, even getting dressed in the morning, Iliza argues that women will by nature consider every repercussion of every option before making a move toward what they really want. And that kind of holistic thinking can actually give women an advantage in what is still a male world.In Iliza's own words: "Understanding Girl Logic is a way of embracing both our aspirations and our contradictions. GL is the desire to be strong and vulnerable. It's wanting to be curvy, but rail thin at the same time. It's striving to kick ass in a man's world while still being loved by the women around you."This book is also for me, because apparently expounding on a stage for two hours a night wasn't enough. (Trust me, if I could start a cult I would, but I hate the idea of deliberately dying in a group.)"
Girl On Pointe: Chloe's Guide To Taking On The World
by Nancy Ohlin Chloe LukasiakChloe Lukasiak is a big believer that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues-but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things. From her status as fan favorite on the hit reality television show Dance Moms through her life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realizing your passions. This full-color, heavily designed book featuring never-before-seen photos, inspirational quotes, and Chloe's own doodles and poetry offers exclusive insight into Chloe's world as well as a message that will inspire all readers to be their very best selves.
Girl Reading
by Katie WardSeven portraits. Seven artists. Seven girls and women reading. A young orphan poses nervously for a Renaissance maestro in medieval Siena. An artist's servant girl in seventeenth-century Amsterdam snatches a moment away from her work to lose herself in tales of knights and battles. An eighteenth century female painter completes a portrait of a deceased poetess for her lover. A Victorian medium poses with a book in one of the first photographic studios. A girl suffering her first heartbreak witnesses intellectual and sexual awakening during the Great War. A young woman reading in a bar catches the eye of a young man who takes her picture. And in the not-so-distant future a woman navigates the rapidly developing cyber-reality that has radically altered the way people experience art and the way they live.Each chapter of Katie Ward's kaleidoscopic novel takes us into a perfectly imagined tale of how each portrait came to be, and as the connections accumulate, the narrative leads us into the present and beyond. In gorgeous prose Ward explores our points of connection, our relationship to art, the history of women, and the importance of reading. This dazzlingly inventive novel that surprises and satisfies announces the career of a brilliant new writer.
Girl Scouts Camp Alice Chester
by Jean Krieg Girl Scouts of Wisconsin SoutheastGirl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast's Camp Alice Chester (CAC) on picturesque Booth Lake first opened its doors in 1924 after a successful fundraising effort led by Alice Chester, the first president of the Milwaukee Girl Scouts. Thousands have walked its well-worn trails, cooked over campfires, and slept in the tents and cabins. Swimming and boating activities have consistently been a major appeal for campers. The historic European-style lodge has provided a gathering place for community meals, folk dancing, dramatics, arts and crafts, and ceremonies through the decades. CAC is a unique setting where skills and confidence are strengthened and lasting friendships are formed. Since the fall of 1980, CAC has also been known as Alice Chester Center (ACC). The name change brought expanded year-round, staff-led opportunities for Girl Scouts and others to utilize it during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Today, the accredited property encompasses 333 acres and features frontage on two lakes.
Girl Scouts Handbook: The Original 1913 Edition
by HoxieThe Girl Scouts of America has evolved over the last hundred years from the original group of eighteen into an organization with thousands of members nationwide. First published in 1913, Girl Scouts Handbook is the original reference for girl scouts. This blast-from-the-past practical guide has been the foundation for the organization over the past century, helping young girls to learn the basics of scouting and teaching them useful skills such as: Self-Defense Woodcraft Botany Astronomy Gardening Sanitation Girl Scout Law Self-Discipline Self-Improvement And More! Rediscover this time-honored classic, featuring color photographs and diagrams for the first time, to learn important skills that will last a lifetime.
Girl Scouts: A Celebration of 100 Trailblazing Years
by Betty ChristiansenCelebrating a century of the Girl Scouts, “this lighthearted look . . . is bound to invoke nostalgia and pride in former members” (Bust Magazine).To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of the USA presents this special look at the history of this important, beloved, and ever-evolving organization. Featuring iconic photographs, documents, and letters from its vast archives—some never before seen—this volume honor the unique sisterhood of Girl Scouts. Images include historical uniforms, memorabilia, and photographs with first ladies of the United States. Organized by decade, this book is the essential keepsake and gift for Girl Scouts members, alumnae, volunteers, and supporters.