Download or read book A Companion to Medieval Genoa written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-03-12 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Medieval Genoa introduces recent scholarship on the vibrant and source-rich medieval history of Genoa, with thematic chapters positioning the city and its people within the broader history of Italy and the Mediterranean ca. 1100–1500.
Download or read book Gateway to a Vast World written by Ming-Dao Deng and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chronicles of Tao written by Ming-Dao Deng and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1993-10-08 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary spiritual odyssey "transcends the tangible and points to the mysteries of all we can imagine and all we cannot" (Los Angeles Times). Part adventure, part parable, this true story of the making of a Taoist ma ster leads readers through a labyrinth of Taoist practice, martial arts discipline, and international intrigue. Line drawings.
Download or read book Evolution in Reference and Information Services written by Linda S Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore ways to bring and keep your library’s electronic services up to date! From editor Di Su: “Some years ago, if you were told that a library’s catalog would be available on a 24/7/365 basis, you’d think it was just another fiction. Perhaps as influential as Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of movable type printing, the Internet is one of the most significant happenings in the information world in modern times.” In addition to showing you how library services have been influenced and enhanced by the advent of the Internet, Evolution in Reference and Information Services: The Impact of the Internet will enable you to make the most of the new opportunities that current technologies offer. This valuable book will also help you and your library avoid the pitfalls and new challenges to professional competency that come along with electronic research. Evolution in Reference and Information Services: gives you a review of the history of electronic reference looks at the increasing role of librarians as teachers and providers of technical help for users provides case studies and ways to evaluate electronic research methods suggests strategies for providing effective electronic services examines government Web sites explores Internet sources of health information shows you how to establish electronic services through your library’s portal site looks at how to manage a library computer lab and much more!
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching written by Rosemary Mosco and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't need to travel to experience the joy of bird-watching: just take a look at the pigeons in your nearby park! With this fun, quirky, and scientifically correct field guide to the most common bird in most cities, you'll learn to see pigeons and doves (they're the same thing) with a bird-watcher's expertise, understanding their fascinating behavior and appreciating nature right outside your window.
Download or read book The Poetics of Digital Media written by Paul Frosh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-12-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Media are poetic forces. They produce and reveal worlds, representing them to our senses and connecting them to our lives. While the poetic powers of media are perceptual, symbolic, social and technical, they are also profoundly moral and existential. They matter for how we reflect upon and act in a shared, everyday world of finite human existence. The Poetics of Digital Media explores the poetic work of media in digital culture. Developing an argument through close readings of overlooked or denigrated media objects – screenshots, tagging, selfies and more – the book reveals how media shape the taken-for-granted structures of our lives, and how they disclose our world through sudden moments of visibility and tangibility. Bringing us face to face with the conditions of our existence, it investigates how the ‘given’ world we inhabit is given through media. This book is important reading for students and scholars of media theory, philosophy of media, visual culture and media aesthetics.
Download or read book The Mongols and the West written by Peter Jackson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mongols had a huge impact on medieval Europe and the Islamic world. This book provides a comprehensive survey of contacts between the Catholic West and the Mongol world-empire from the first appearance of Chinggis Khan’s armies in 1221 down to the death of Tamerlane (1405) and the battle of Tannenberg (1410). This book considers the Mongols as allies as well as conquerors; the perception of them in the West; the papal response to the threat (and opportunity) they presented; the fate of the Frankish principalities in the Holy Land in the path of the Mongol onslaught; Western European embassies and missions to the East; and the impact of the Mongols on the expanding world view of the maturing Middle Ages. For courses in crusading history and medieval European history.
Download or read book Avid Editing written by Sam Kauffmann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far more than just a software manual, Avid Editing is your trusted guide to uncovering the many layers of one of the world's most exciting crafts. This book weaves valuable editing principles together with the robust Avid workflow, delving deeply into efficient editing techniques and concepts. In an easy-to-read style, you'll encounter detailed step-by-step instructions for hundreds of Avid procedures, and more than 500 images and screen captures make complex concepts easy to grasp. You'll soon begin to know the system in and out, all while improving your overall editing technique and skillset. Geared toward beginning and intermediate Avid editors, this book guides you through both narrative and documentary editing projects. The accompanying DVD provides professionally shot footage for you to edit, giving you a hands-on, learn-as-you-go experience.
Download or read book The History of Contra Costa County California written by Frederick J. Hulaniski and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The World s Must See Places written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World's Must-See Places takes you on a tour of over 100 of the world's greatest sights. In true DK Eyewitness Travel Guide style, each page of the book will show you what other books only tell you, with unique 3-D cutaway artworks that let you look inside each building as if you were there. Each featured sight has been selected for its uniqueness, or its historical or architectural importance, and many are included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Situated across the five continents, the sights include iconic landmarks, such as Chartres Cathedral and Sydney Opera House, and lesser-known gems, including the Kairouan Mosque in Tunisia and the Toshu-gu Shrine in Japan. In addition to engaging text that describes each sight, sidebars and text panels cover topics such as the architectural style of the building, the architect and his works, or historic events or people that shaped the building as we know it today. This book will not only inspire readers to visit some, if not all, of the featured sights, but will also appeal to armchair travelers who prefer to view the sights from the comfort of their own home.
Download or read book Gateways to Understanding Music written by Timothy Rice and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gateways to Understanding Music explores music in all the categories that constitute contemporary musical experience: European classical music, popular music, jazz, and world music. Covering the oldest forms of human music making to the newest, the chronological narrative considers music from a global rather than a Eurocentric perspective. Each of sixty modular "gateways" covers a particular genre, style, or period of music. Every gateway opens with a guided listening example that unlocks a world of music through careful study of its structural elements. Based on their listening experience, students are asked to consider how the piece came to be composed or performed, how the piece or performance responded to the social and cultural issues at the time and place of its creation, and what that music means today. Students learn to listen to, explain, understand, and ultimately value all the music they may encounter in their world. FEATURES Global scope—Presents all music as worthy of study, including classical, world, popular, and jazz. Historical narrative—Begins with small-scale forager societies up to the present, with a shifting focus from global to European to American influences. Modular framework—60 gateways in 14 chapters allow flexibility to organize chronologically or by the seven recurring themes: aesthetics, emotion, social life, links to culture, politics, economics, and technology. Listening-guided learning—Leads to understanding the emotion, meaning, significance, and history of music. Introduction of musical concepts—Defined as needed and compiled into a Glossary for reference. Consistent structure—With the same step-by-step format, students learn through repeated practice how to listen and how to think about music. In addition to streamed audio examples, the companion website hosts essential instructors’ resources.
Download or read book OSINT Hacker s Arsenal written by Rob Botwright and published by Rob Botwright. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the "OSINT Hacker's Arsenal" Book Bundle! Unlock the Power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) with our comprehensive book bundle, carefully crafted to take you from a novice to a seasoned OSINT professional. With a combined wealth of knowledge from four unique volumes, this bundle covers essential OSINT tools and techniques that will empower you to navigate the digital world with confidence. BOOK 1 - OSINT Hacker's Arsenal: Unveiling the Essentials Dive headfirst into the fundamentals of OSINT with this essential guide. Explore the key concepts and core tools such as Metagoofil, theHarvester, Mitaka, and BuiltWith that form the foundation of OSINT practice. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this volume equips you with the essentials to kickstart your OSINT journey. BOOK 2 - Mastering OSINT: Advanced Techniques with Mitaka Elevate your OSINT skills with advanced techniques using Mitaka, a powerful automation and integration platform. Customize your workflows, automate tasks, and seamlessly integrate OSINT tools. Master Mitaka's capabilities and discover best practices to conduct in-depth investigations like a pro. BOOK 3 - Expert OSINT Strategies: Harnessing BuiltWith for Profound Insights Delve into the world of BuiltWith, a versatile tool for profiling website technologies. This volume unlocks the potential of BuiltWith, enabling you to extract hidden insights, perform competitive analysis, and excel in corporate investigations. Gain a competitive edge with advanced OSINT strategies and profound insights. BOOK 4 - The Ultimate OSINT Handbook: From Novice to Pro with Comprehensive Toolkits Embark on a comprehensive OSINT journey, from novice to professional. This ultimate handbook arms you with comprehensive toolkits, legal and ethical considerations, and real-world case studies. Understand the responsibilities that come with OSINT expertise and learn how to apply your skills in real-life scenarios. Whether you're an aspiring OSINT enthusiast, a cybersecurity professional, or someone curious about the world of open-source intelligence, the "OSINT Hacker's Arsenal" book bundle is your gateway to mastering this essential skill set. Harness the power of Metagoofil, theHarvester, Mitaka, and BuiltWith as you explore the depths of OSINT knowledge and practice. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your digital investigation skills and uncover the secrets hidden in the digital realm. Purchase the "OSINT Hacker's Arsenal" book bundle today and take your OSINT expertise to the next level!
Download or read book Tarot Crossing Worlds written by Rachel Clarke and published by Book Guild Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-28 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a medieval world called Wayan, where wondrous beings unravel their destiny through Tarot reading, a powerful sorceress commits a shocking act by abducting the queen’s young children and spiriting them away through enchanted portals. Their memories erased, the children grow up on Earth, oblivious to their heritage. Now, after twenty-one years of searching, opposing magical forces are racing to lay claim to Andrew and Amy. In a race against time, the siblings must embark on a perilous journey to rediscover their past and save their birth mother, Queen Lillian, from the grip of a malevolent star. A captivating tale of love and bravery, Tarot – Crossing Worlds explores the unbreakable bonds of family and the extraordinary lengths we are willing to go to for the ones we love.
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Download or read book Redefining Urban and Suburban America written by Alan Berube and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results from Census 2000 continue to reveal the striking changes taking place in the nation's cities and suburbs during the 1990s. Thanks to a decade of strong economic growth, concentrated poverty in inner cities declined dramatically, homeownership rose among young minority households, and workers from abroad settled in growing metropolitan areas that had experienced little immigration to date. This second volume in the Redefining Urban and Suburban America series makes clear, however, that regional differences add texture to these broader social and economic trends. Using data from the Census "long form," the contributors to this book probe migration, income and poverty, and housing trends in the nation's largest cities and metropolitan areas. Economically, the fast-growing Sunbelt and the Midwest performed well in the 1990s, enjoying declining poverty rates, rising homeownership, and the evolution of a solid middle-class population. Cities like San Antonio, Chicago, Houston, and Columbus saw stunning declines in high-poverty neighborhoods. The story was more mixed in the coastal areas of the Northeast and West, where poverty rates rose in cities such as Boston, New York, Washington, and Los Angeles. On net, their metro areas lost residents to other parts of the United States, even as they gained workers and families from abroad. This volume provides a closer look at the unprecedented social and economic changes taking place in the nation's oldest and newest communities, and explores the implications for a diverse set of policy areas, including metropolitan development patterns, immigrant incorporation, and the promotion of affordable housing and homeownership.
Download or read book Seven Bamboo Tablets of the Cloudy Satchel written by Deng Ming-Dao and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1988 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen-year-old Kwan Saihung, a Taoist ascetic in 1940's China, must choose between conflicting loyalties to his temple and to his best friend
