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Always Music in the Air: The Sound of Twin Peaks
by Scott RyanA first-time-ever exploration of the 290 songs from the entirety of win Peaks, sure to entice fans of the David Lynch-Mark Frost's cult classic that revolutionized TV, with brand-new interviews with Frost and several of the key composers and musicians involved."Where we're from, the birds sing a pretty song and there's always music in the air." When author Scott Ryan (Fire Walk With Me: Your Laura Disappeared, The Last Days of Letterman) heard those words on the television series Twin Peaks in 1990, he wanted to live there as well. Problem was, most of the music that played in Twin Peaks were not released. Only one soundtrack came out from the series, and one from the film. It wasn't until 2011 that director David Lynch and composer Angelo Badalamenti opened the archives and released every track on MP3. These tracks were never officially released and do not stream anywhere today. Ryan interviews band members who performed the songs and music editors and directors from the series and draws from archived interviews with the late Badalamenti and singer Julee Cruise. This book explores all the music that was in the air, from Cruise's 1989 release Floating into the Night through all the Twin Peaks soundtracks, the 2011 online releases called the Twin Peaks Archives, and the releases from Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017. Ryan conducts brand new-Interviews with Dean Hurley (composer for The Return, curator of the Twin Peaks Archive), Tim Hunter (director), Lori Eschler (music editor), David Slusser (composer, music editor), Kevin Laffey (A&R for Julee Cruise), Duwayne Dunham (editor, director), Kinny Landrum, (keyboards) and Al Regni (saxophone). Also included are excerpts from Ryan's 2018 interview with Cruise. Foreword by Brad Dukes (Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks).
Always Never Knowing
by Georgiana Quintanilla TyquiengcoAlways Never Knowing is a collection of stories following Jiavonna “Vonna” Cepeda as she navigates adolescence, from friendships and crushes to cultural identity and family dynamics. Each short story explores a different moment in Vonna’s life where she faces one question after another—about her home, her relationships, and herself. With both humor and wit, Always Never Knowing depicts the village girl coming of age in contemporary Guam.
Always There, Always Gone: A Daughter's Search for Truth
by Marty Ross-DolenFor fans of Natasha Trethewey and Maggie Smith, a mother-daughter story of multigenerational trauma, grief, discovery, and love, with the backdrops of an historic American tragedy and an iconic family business, written in lyrical, fragmented form.In 1960, six years before Marty Ross-Dolen was born, her maternal grandparents were killed in an airline disaster involving the collision of two commercial jets over New York City. They were traveling from Columbus, Ohio, to seek placement for their family&’s iconic magazine, Highlights for Children, on the newsstands. Their daughter—Marty&’s mother—was fourteen years old at the time. This genre-bending memoir tells Marty&’s story of being raised by a mother in protracted mourning. The fragmented narrative explores Marty&’s journey, from personal ways of coping as a child to the evolution of a mother-daughter relationship that matured over time. It is also about her longing to know her maternal grandmother, and through saved letters and photographs from her grandmother&’s life, she enters a fantastical relationship that serves to replace one that otherwise could never exist. Ultimately it is about the discovery of truth, in unearthing the story of her grandparents&’ deaths and her mother&’s acute loss, in freeing her grandmother&’s image from the weight of a tragic death, and in Marty&’s own delivery from darkness. Beyond that, it is about universal life choices, the ways human beings unknowingly determine their destinies, and the healing powers of truth and love.
Always Winning: The inspirational memoir and guide to life from the award-winning star of ADOLESCENCE and TOP BOY
by Ashley Walters Chris IsaieFROM THE STAR OF THE PHENOMENAL NETFLIX SHOW, ADOLESCENCE, COMES A POWERFUL MEMOIR, PACKED WITH INSPIRING STORIES AND HARD-EARNED WISDOM FOR LIFE'S MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS.'A raw and inspiring testament to resilience.' STEVEN BARTLETT'A deeper truth that speaks to our whole time and culture, and offers us all a way forward.' AFUA HIRSCH'An important and powerful read.' IAN WRIGHTFrom Adolescence and Top Boy to So Solid Crew, Ashley Walters’ explosive on-screen performances and trailblazing music has always explored the same conflicting forces that have governed his life. Born and raised in Peckham, his father in and out of prison, Ashley found the gang culture in inner city London inescapable. At 15, he was stabbed in the neck and left for dead. At 18, he had a gun held to his head as he cradled his newborn son. At 20, he was sentenced to eighteen months in prison.In this brave and inspiring book, Ashley opens up about his turbulent past. He writes candidly about his battles with identity, addiction, family and fame, and the realisation that, after years of struggle, only he could change his future.‘Always Winning’ is the framework Ashley developed to turn his life around. Revealed for the first time in this book, explored through powerful stories from his life and career, he shares the principles of this philosophy and shows how anyone can use them to overcome their own challenges, helping them to align a true sense of purpose with inner happiness and personal success and fulfilment.
Always an Academic Immigrant: A Collective Memoir
by Dafna LemishImmigrant employees play an essential role in every industry, including academia, but the unique experiences of immigrant professors have received little study. Given that academia has its own distinctive cultural norms, do immigrant academics experience the same kinds of challenges endured by other immigrants? Always an Academic Immigrant is a collective memoir that gives voice to eighty-one academics who immigrated from thirty-seven countries for a career in an institution of higher education, in either the United States or one of ten other countries. Through in-depth interviews and observations from her own experiences as an immigrant scholar, Dafna Lemish shares the highs and the lows that academic immigrants feel as they search for both a country and an institution they can call home. She discovers the formative events that led these scholars to pursue careers outside their native lands and details the challenges they faced adapting to unspoken expectations in their new countries and workplaces. Ultimately, this book reveals the strategies that immigrant professors use to bridge their native and adoptive cultures while highlighting the vital contributions they have made to academia as scholars, teachers, and leaders.
Alycat and the Copycat (Alycat)
by Alysson Foti Bourque"Science doesn't freak meowt!"Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to the kitten picture-book series includes STEM themes plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
Alí el Grande y el error sobre el dinosaurio (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiAli y sus compañeros de clase están emocionados por su excursión al museo de historia natural. Pero cuando Ali se equivoca, se siente realmente avergonzado. Luego, Ali aprende que los errores también pueden ser oportunidades... Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he’s really embarrassed. Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities…
Alí el Grande y el fracaso del avión de papel (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiEn un día lluvioso, Ali lleva la diversión al recreo en el interior al compartir su talento para construir aviones de papel con sus amigos. Pero en un concurso para ver quién tiene el avión que podrá volar más lejos, Ali queda desconcertado por los resultados. ¿Ali, el experto en aviones, fracasará o saldrá victorioso? On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor recess by sharing his talent for building paper airplanes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is baffled by the results. Will airplane expert Ali flop or come out on top?
Am liebsten beides: Wie gelange ich zu passenden Entscheidungen?
by Lukas NiederbergerDieses Buch befasst sich mit den wenigen bewusst, frei und ganzheitlich getroffenen Entscheidungen, die wegweisend für unser Leben sind. Dieses Buch vermittelt keine fertigen Rezepte, sondern bietet hilfreiche Werkzeuge, damit die Wahl zwischen zahllosen Optionen nicht zur Qual wird, sondern zur Möglichkeit, unser Leben in Verbindung mit unseren Zielen und Werten selbstbestimmt zu führen.
Amant Révélé (Les Gardiens de la Nuit)
by Tina FolsomLes Gardiens de la Nuit, comme Aiden, sont immortels et capables de se rendre invisibles. Ils protègent les humains du sombre pouvoir des Démons de la Peur depuis des siècles. Cependant, ces derniers pourraient bientôt avoir entre leurs mains un outil puissant pour séduire les humains et les pousser vers le côté obscur : un élixir qui devra être fourni par la scientifique humaine Leila. À son insu, le médicament qu'elle met au point pour guérir la maladie d'Alzheimer a pour effet secondaire inattendu d'affaiblir la résistance de l'esprit à l'influence des Démons. Alors qu'Aiden accepte la mission de protéger Leila, un désir interdit naît entre eux, et ils sont forcés de compter sur les seules personnes en qui ils peuvent avoir confiance : l'un et l'autre. Mais même s'il peut la sauver des Démons, une union entre eux pourrait être l'entreprise la plus dangereuse de toutes. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, auteure de la série Midnight Breed, best-seller du New York Times : "Préparez-vous à une aventure fantastique ! Les Gardiens de la Nuit sont la seule chose qui se dresse entre l'humanité et une race démoniaque déterminée à dominer le monde. Pour une romance paranormale au rythme effréné et aux enjeux majeurs, ne manquez pas d'ajouter Tina Folsom à votre liste de lectures à ne pas manquer !" Gardiens de la Nuit Amant Révélé (#1) Maître Affranchi (#2) Guerrier Bouleversé (#3) Gardien Rebelle (#4) Immortel Dévoilé (#5) Protecteur Sans Égal (#6) Démon Libéré (#7) Les Vampires Scanguards Le club des éternels célibataires Hors d'Olympe Les Vampires de Venise Nom de Code Stargate La Quête du Temps La série Gardiens de la Nuit a tout pour plaire : des coups de foudre, des ennemis devenus amants, de jolies rencontres , des héros alpha, des compagnons prédestinés, des gardes du corps, une bande de frères, des demoiselles en détresse, des femmes en danger, une identité cachée, l'invisibilité, des âmes sœurs, des héros torturés, un écart d'âge, un amour de la seconde chance, un amant en deuil, le retour d'entre les morts, un bébé secret, des enlèvements, des amis devenus amants, un admirateur secret, le dernier à savoir, un amour non partagé, un amour interdit, des partenaires dans la lutte contre la criminalité.
Amante Indiscreto (Vampiri di Venezia)
by Tina FolsomPrimi anni del 1800 – Venezia, Italia. Dove la luce della luna si riversa sugli antichi canali e i segreti aleggiano negli sfarzosi palazzi. Isabella Tenderini, una donna ricca e da poco vedova, salva uno sconosciuto che sta annegando dalle acque oscure di Venezia. Un gesto altruista... o un legame fatale? La sua gratitudine è immediata, il suo tocco elettrizzante. Lui ripaga il suo coraggio con un bacio che accende un fuoco proibito, infrangendo i confini del decoro. Raffaello di Santori è una creatura della notte, i suoi desideri sono antichi e potenti come la città stessa. Deve la vita a Isabella, ma la sua fame richiede più di un semplice ringraziamento. Brama la sua intimità, un legame che brucia più di qualsiasi passione terrena. Il decoro? Una parola dimenticata. Raffaello non è vincolato da alcuna regola mortale... specialmente quelle del cuore. È un vampiro e i suoi desideri sono insaziabili. Addentrati in un mondo di sensualità decadente e oscuri segreti. La serie Vampiri di Venezia ha tutto: matrimoni di convenienza, amore a prima vista, vicinanza forzata, malati terminali, vergini, ambientazioni romantiche, salvataggi, colpi di fulmine, identità nascoste, anime gemelle, donne in pericolo, fanciulle in difficoltà, bande di fratelli, tesori nascosti, intrighi, tradimenti, scene erotiche roventi. Vampiri di Venezia Amante Indiscreto (#1) Tresca Finale (#2) Tesoro Peccaminoso (#3) Pericolo Sensuale (#4) Vampiri Scanguards Desiderio Mortale (Storia breve #½) La Graziosa Mortale di Samson (#1) L'Indomita di Amaury (#2) L'Anima Gemella di Gabriel (#3) Il Rifugio di Yvette (#4) La Salvezza di Zane (#5) L'Amore Infinito di Quinn (#6) La Fame di Oliver (#7) La Scelta di Thomas (#8) Morso Silenzioso (#8 ½) L'Identità di Cain (#9) Il Ritorno di Luther (#10) La Missione di Blake (#11) Riunione Fatidica (#11 ½) Il Desiderio di John (#12) La Tempesta di Ryder (#13) La Conquista di Damian (#14) La Sfida di Grayson (#15) L'Amore Proibito di Isabelle (#16) La Passione di Cooper (#17) Il Coraggio di Vanessa (#18)
Amaranthine Chevrolet
by Dennis E. BolenA teenage boy’s curious road trip across a radically changing country.In the year 1967, fifteen-year-old Robin drives an antique pickup truck west from Saskatchewan, travelling on farmland and on unmapped roads to avoid police. Like Odysseus striving toward home, he encounters trying situations: men on the run, hippies creating utopia, marijuana farmers, mechanical breakdowns, a raging forest fire. Robin passes through a massively changing society — a rural culture that, though eroding, hangs on to values of kindness and endurance, and one in which Robin must be both heroic and vulnerable.A RARE MACHINES BOOK
Amazing Batman Crafts and Projects
by Jessica Rusick Layne HalvorsenCalling all Super Heroes! Unleash your crafting powers to bring the world of Batman to life! Make a Utility Belt bag to store your crime-fighting gadgets. Mix up a sweet and salty dip duo inspired by Batman and Robin. Build a mini Batboat that races across the water. And more! Clear step-by-step instructions and vibrant photos guide readers through a variety of exciting projects, making it easy for Caped Crusader fans of all skill levels to swing into a creative crafting adventure.
Amazing Inventions (Comic Strip Science Adventures #3)
by Paul MasonAn entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions.Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.
Amazon 2030 - Sustainability Issues in the World's Largest Rainforest Region (World Sustainability Series)
by Walter Leal Filho Ismar Borges de Lima Laís Viera Trevisan Gabriel Brito CostaThis book examines the socio-economic impacts on the indigenous populations and local communities who depend on the Amazon for their livelihood, culture, and heritage. By presenting contributions which entailed detailed research, expert interviews, and on-the-ground case studies, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the key factors contributing to the Amazon's decline, including deforestation, climate change, and illegal mining, among others. As authors venture into the year 2030, the Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the planet's lungs, faces unprecedented challenges that threaten its existence and, by extension, the global ecosystem. This book delves into the heart of these issues, offering a comprehensive and poignant exploration of the sustainability crisis in the world's largest rainforest region. The narrative is structured to guide readers through the intricate web of environmental, economic, and social threads that define the Amazon's current predicament. It begins with an overview of the rainforest's vital role in global biodiversity and climate regulation, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the threats it faces. Various chapters are dedicated to specific sustainability challenges, such as the expansion of agricultural frontiers, the exploitation of natural resources, and the consequences of political and corporate decisions on conservation efforts. The book also highlights innovative solutions and initiatives underway to preserve and restore the Amazon, showcasing successful conservation projects and sustainable development practices. The book also projects potential future scenarios for the Amazon, emphasizing the urgency of concerted global action to safeguard this irreplaceable natural treasure. It calls for a holistic approach that reconciles economic development with environmental stewardship and respects the rights and knowledge of indigenous peoples. It serves as a clarion call to action, urging readers to consider the legacy authors wish to leave for future generations.
Amazons: The History Behind the Legend
by David BraundThe idea of the Amazons is one of the most romantic and resonant in all antiquity. Greeks were fascinated by images and tales of these fierce female fighters. At Troy, Achilles' duel with Penthesilea was a clash of superman and superwoman. Achilles won the fight, but the queen's dying beauty had torn into his soul. This vibrant new book offers the first complete picture of the reality behind the legends. It shows there was much more to the Amazons than a race of implacable warrior women. David Braund casts the Amazons in a new light: as figures of potent agency, founders of cities, guileful and clever as well as physically impressive and sexually alluring to men. Black Sea mythologies become key to unlocking the Amazons' mystery. Investigating legend through history, literature, and archaeology, the author uncovers a truth as surprising and evocative as any fiction told through story or myth.
Amber Tourism: From Attractions and Motivations to Sustainability and Territorial Branding (Routledge Insights in Tourism Series)
by Waldemar Cudny Andrzej Stasiak Bogdan WłodarczykThis book explores the multi-faceted nature of amber tourism, illustrating how amber, both a natural and cultural resource, has evolved into a tourist attraction. Combining theoretical insights with diverse case studies, the book examines the key factors shaping its significance in the tourism industry.It provides a deeper understanding of amber-related tourist attractions and motivations, along with a well-defined categorisation of amber tourism. It examines how amber tourism aligns with sustainable tourism principles and contributes to the branding of tourist products and destinations. This analysis is grounded in tourism research theories and enriched with case studies from the Baltic region and beyond.The book will appeal to students and researchers in sustainable tourism, tourism development, tourism management, heritage management, and place branding.
Ambessa: A League of Legends: Arcane Novel
by C. L. ClarkSet in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.Medarda over all.Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's daughter, Mel, can deftly break through the walls around anyone's heart, and she'll put her talents to use for her mother. Yet despite Mel's strength, Ambessa sees only a child who lacks her killer instincts. Mel knows she can be the leader Ambessa wants her to be, if only she gives her time.With her family betraying her, enemies closing in on all sides, and unseen forces moving in the shadows, every day proves more dangerous than the last. But Ambessa will not bow. She will burn the world down to claim her place in it.
Ambessa: A League of Legends: Arcane Novel
by C. L. ClarkSet in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.Medarda over all.Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's daughter, Mel, can deftly break through the walls around anyone's heart, and she'll put her talents to use for her mother. Yet despite Mel's strength, Ambessa sees only a child who lacks her killer instincts. Mel knows she can be the leader Ambessa wants her to be, if only she gives her time.With her family betraying her, enemies closing in on all sides, and unseen forces moving in the shadows, every day proves more dangerous than the last. But Ambessa will not bow. She will burn the world down to claim her place in it.
Ambessa: A League of Legends: Arcane Novel
by C. L. ClarkSet in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf. Medarda over all. Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire. But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta&’Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa&’s past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise. They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas. But the war won&’t be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa&’s daughter, Mel, can deftly break through the walls around anyone&’s heart, and she&’ll put her talents to use for her mother. Yet despite Mel&’s strength, Ambessa sees only a child who lacks her killer instincts. Mel knows she can be the leader Ambessa wants her to be, if only she gives her time. With her family betraying her, enemies closing in on all sides, and unseen forces moving in the shadows, every day proves more dangerous than the last. But Ambessa will not bow. She will burn the world down to claim her place in it.
Ambient Assisted Living: Transitioning from Healthcare 4.0 to Healthcare 5.0 (Innovations in Health Informatics and Healthcare)
by Lalit Mohan Goyal Rashmi Gupta Blanco Valencia, Xiomara Patricia Jeetendra KumarAmbient assisted living (AAL) utilizes information and communication technology to empower individuals to maintain an active and independent lifestyle for as long as possible. The concept of AAL has been around for decades, but with the evolution of the healthcare sector, we have seen significant advancements in AAL technologies. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards living alone, and AAL plays a crucial role in supporting individuals to live independently. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Technologies: Transitioning from Healthcare 4.0 to Healthcare 5.0 is divided into four comprehensive sections that explore the shift from Healthcare 4.0 to Healthcare 5.0. It covers AAL technology in the context of Healthcare 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) and fog computing frameworks for real-time applications of natural language processing (NLP) in AAL. The text also delves into advanced artificial intelligence methods for data analytics in AAL, focusing on real-time applications and data analysis for practical use. Additionally, the book covers advanced enabling technologies like blockchain, big data, fog computing and cutting-edge AI techniques for assisted living in Healthcare 5.0. The integration of these technologies and perspectives is crucial for advancing assisted living in the realm of Healthcare 5.0. This book is perfect for students and researchers specializing in AAL and NLP. Professionals working on products for assisted living can also benefit from the valuable insights provided by recent research to improve the efficiency and advancement of their products. The topic of AAL is already a part of the curriculum in many universities and institutes, and this book will help students explore the various applications of NLP within this field. In addition, individuals looking to engage in innovative projects can find inspiration from the latest advancements in AAL.
Ambient Intelligence – Software and Applications – 15th International Symposium on Ambient Intelligence (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1279)
by Paulo Novais Pablo Chamoso Sara Rodríguez González Ichiro Satoh Ricardo S. Alonso Esteban Jove Pérez Vicente Julian Inglada Parameshachari B. D. Javier Parra DomínguezThis book presents the latest research on Ambient Intelligence presented in the 15th International Symposium on Ambient Intelligence (ISAmI 2024). Interested researchers can find works on intelligent systems on healthcare and security scenarios; smart cities and urban environments; active intelligent mobility; Internet of Things in Industry 4.0; Ambient-Assisted Living; as well as quantum computing in economics, industrial and social applications; among others. The symposium was organized by the Universidade do Minho (Portugal), the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (India), the National Institute of Informatics (Japan), the Università degli Studi di Genova (Italy), the Universitat Politècnica de València, the University of Salamanca, the University of Granada, and the AIR Institute (Spain). The present edition was hosted within the Salamanca Tech Summit by the BISITE Research Group, the AIR Institute and the City Council in Salamanca, Spain, from June 26th to 28th, 2024.
Ambigrammia: Between Creation and Discovery
by Douglas HofstadterOn the history and creation of ambigrams, by a pioneer of the practice &“Spellbinding and truly one-of-a-kind. . . . This is an absolute delight.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) In the 1960s and 1970s, a trio of imaginative individuals independently discovered that ordinary words and phrases could be given double readings by playfully distorting the letters composing them. These doubly readable words and phrases, if designed by an artistic eye and hand, could possess great visual beauty. Douglas Hofstadter named such calligraphic creations &“ambigrams,&” and over the decades he has designed thousands of them, as have his friends Scott Kim and John Langdon, the other main pioneers of the subtle art form he calls ambigrammia. ABCD (Hofstadter&’s informal title for this book) offers a sampler of hundreds of Hofstadter&’s ambigrams, along with a few dozen by Kim, Langdon, and others. With deep links to cognitive science, ABCD exhibits ambigrams of many types and shows how ambigrammia can be extended in surprising directions. All along the way, Hofstadter discusses creativity and its alter ego, &“discoverativity,&” revealing how the &“pocket sized creativity puzzles&” that constitute the art form are pervaded by these complementary qualities. ABCD is also notably autobiographical: Hofstadter vividly recounts how his life has been intimately intertwined with the creation/discovery of ambigrams in many countries and in many languages.
Ambiguous Transitions: Gender, the State, and Everyday Life in Socialist and Postsocialist Romania
by Jill MassinoFocusing on youth, family, work, and consumption, Ambiguous Transitions analyzes the interplay between gender and citizenship postwar Romania. By juxtaposing official sources with oral histories and socialist policies with everyday practices, Jill Massino illuminates the gendered dimensions of socialist modernization and its complex effects on women’s roles, relationships, and identities. Analyzing women as subjects and agents, the book examines how they negotiated the challenges that arose as Romanian society modernized, even as it clung to traditional ideas about gender. Massino concludes by exploring the ambiguities of postsocialism, highlighting how the legacies of the past have shaped politics and women’s lived experiences since 1989.
Ambition, Art, and Image-Making in an Early Quattrocento Court: The Palazzo Trinci Frescoes (Routledge Research in Art History)
by Sarah RobertsThis study provides new interpretations of the little-known but fascinating Palazzo Trinci frescoes, relating them for the first time both to their physical context and to their social, political, and cultural environment.Chapters show how a humanist agenda subverted the historical and mythical associations more frequently used to promote powerful families, to point the Trinci family in new directions. It also shows how the artists involved adapted established civic, religious, and chivalric imagery in support of these ideas. The book argues that the resulting decorations are highly unusual for the period, in their serious political and social purpose. Positioning the Trinci as bringers of peace, not war, the family is now associated with culture and education and presented as willing to encourage debate about the character of the virtuous ruler and the nature of good government.The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history and Renaissance studies.