Download or read book You Gotta Lean a Bit Into the Decorative written by Thomas David Carroll and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The apparent history of the duck decoy may be described in terms of a series of transformations from hunting tool to collectible artifact to commodity. This transformational trajectory may be viewed, moreover, in an economic light: the decoy originally functions to provide ducks for subsistence or profit; it next enters collections which are at first owned by individuals who had some connection to the decoy as hunting tool, and where it begins to acquire associations with (market) price and to become dissociated from social and cultural relations of value; and it finally becomes a more or less "pure" commodity, where price (based on provenance) figures almost exclusively in defining its identity. This dissertation traces these transformations of the duck decoy, but does so by uncovering its dynamic history and displaying this as a part of the mentalite of coastal New Jersey in the last half of the nineteenth century. The argument is grounded in a close reading of three distinct but related bodies of material: (1) nineteenth century published sources such as sportsman's manuals and ornithological literature; (2) nineteenth century primary source materials generated locally along the New Jersey coast, such as newspaper accounts, census records, diaries, business ledgers, and related materials; and (3) interview materials collected ethnographically with twentieth century decoy carvers, hunters, collectors, haymen and local residents of the coastal towns. These materials collectively suggest that the decoy was part of a society and culture that actively resisted the penetration of capitalism and capitalist relations. It is on this ground that the decoy is a highly contested object today.
Download or read book The Animal Substitute written by Marjolein Efting Dijkstra and published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an interdisciplinary study that combines art history, ethnology and sociology to examine the ways in which such "animal substitutes" as North American duck decoys and other utilitarian objects from a variety of cultures have influenced modern and contemporary art practices.
Download or read book We Are the Nerds written by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Best Book of 2018 by Fast Company, this is a "sharply written and brilliantly reported" (Shelf Awareness) look inside Reddit, the wildly popular, often misunderstood website that has changed the culture of the Internet. Reddit hails itself as "the front page of the Internet." It's the third most-visited website in the United States -- and yet, millions of Americans have no idea what it is. We Are the Nerds is an engrossing look deep inside this captivating, maddening enterprise, whose army of obsessed users have been credited with everything from solving cold case crimes and spurring tens of millions of dollars in charitable donations to seeding alt-right fury and landing Donald Trump in the White House. We Are the Nerds is a gripping start-up narrative: the story of how Reddit's founders, Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, rose up from their suburban childhoods to become millionaires and create an icon of the digital age -- before seeing the site engulfed in controversies and nearly losing control of it for good. Based on Christine Lagorio-Chafkin's exclusive access to founders Ohanian and Huffman, We Are the Nerds is also a compelling exploration of the way we all communicate today -- and how we got here. Reddit and its users have become a mirror of the Internet: it has dingy corners, shiny memes, malicious trolls, and a sometimes heart-melting ability to connect people across cultures, oceans, and ideological divides.
Download or read book Dessert Person written by Claire Saffitz and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her first cookbook, Bon Appétit and YouTube star of the show Gourmet Makes offers wisdom, problem-solving strategies, and more than 100 meticulously tested, creative, and inspiring recipes. IACP AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Bon Appétit • NPR • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Salon • Epicurious “There are no ‘just cooks’ out there, only bakers who haven't yet been converted. I am a dessert person, and we are all dessert people.”—Claire Saffitz Claire Saffitz is a baking hero for a new generation. In Dessert Person, fans will find Claire’s signature spin on sweet and savory recipes like Babkallah (a babka-Challah mashup), Apple and Concord Grape Crumble Pie, Strawberry-Cornmeal Layer Cake, Crispy Mushroom Galette, and Malted Forever Brownies. She outlines the problems and solutions for each recipe—like what to do if your pie dough for Sour Cherry Pie cracks (patch it with dough or a quiche flour paste!)—as well as practical do’s and don’ts, skill level, prep and bake time, step-by-step photography, and foundational know-how. With her trademark warmth and superpower ability to explain anything baking related, Claire is ready to make everyone a dessert person.
Download or read book Anxious Girl written by Rosa Silva and published by Rosa Silva. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one’s ever told Mel that she didn't have to be perfect. Meet Mel: She’s a dedicated workaholic and chronic people-pleaser who spends her weekends drowning her loneliness in alcohol. A meticulous planner, Mel's world takes a turn when a panic attack forces her to reassess the pursuit of flawlessness. Seeking refuge, she escapes to the Azores, reconnecting with her estranged aunt and collaborating with photographer Carlos to capture the island's breathtaking beauty, all while waiting for her elusive boyfriend. Yet, even in this picturesque escape, her inner struggles persist, leading her back to familiar vices. Amid the backdrop of unfulfilled relationships and crippling anxiety, a meaningful bond blossoms between Mel and Carlos. He becomes the dependable friend, her unwavering rock. As their connection deepens, Mel faces a pivotal choice that can change her life forever. Torn between two paths, she must choose what she truly wants. Join Mel on this heartfelt journey as she navigates the challenges of anxiety, seeking liberation from society's expectations. Witness her discovery of inner strength, empowering her to rewrite her own story. Funny and moving, sweet and inspiring, "Anxious Girl" is a poignant narrative that explores the layers of anxiety, revealing the courage needed to seek help and the resilience to forge a new path.
Download or read book Artbibliographies Modern written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstracts of journal articles, books, essays, exhibition catalogs, dissertations, and exhibition reviews. The scope of ARTbibliographies Modern extends from artists and movements beginning with Impressionism in the late 19th century, up to the most recent works and trends in the late 20th century. Photography is covered from its invention in 1839 to the present. A particular emphasis is placed upon adding new and lesser-known artists and on the coverage of foreign-language literature. Approximately 13,000 new entries are added each year. Published with title LOMA from 1969-1971.
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstracts of dissertations available on microfilm or as xerographic reproductions.
Download or read book The Lean Leader written by Robert B. Camp and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without Lean leaders, there can be no Lean. If an organization wants to be Lean, its leaders must lead using Lean principles. Put another way, until the top of your organization fully embraces Lean, the rest of your organization will never be Lean.The Lean Leader: A Personal Journey of Transformation uses a compelling novel format to tackle the nut
Download or read book Life s Little Moments written by Arthur M Mikesell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are an imperfect human being who struggles with the daily challenges life throws at you, then this is the right devotional for you. From losing battles against spiders and bees to unsuccessfully fixing a leaky water pipe, I am just as imperfect as the next person. When faced with lifes little moments where I have had to decide if I will be angry at a rusty old lawn mower or learn to have patience, I have found that only God can provide the peace of mind that gets me through each day. Each devotion tells a story of the frustrating yet funny things that may happen in each of our lives and the need for Gods helping hand in each situation. So if you are looking for a book that will tell you how to live your life, this is not the book for you. But I do pray that you will find this collection of writings to be uplifting, encouraging, and filled with a bit of humor as you take your individual journey towards a loving relationship with Christ.
Download or read book Our Ever Present Help written by Diane McGovern and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whats the number one nightmare for every loving parent? Most would say to outlive my child. One spring break, a middle-aged dad and mom suddenly face a 50/50 chance of survival prognosis for their twenty-two-year-old daughter. They quickly realize their intense parental desire to protect their child is thwarted. Their thoughts are full of penetrating questions they were too busy to consider earlier. How do believers get through a terrifying crisis with their faith intact? Its something God immediately began to teach an entire family. Our Ever-Present Help confidently boasts in Gods magnificent assistance to those who decide to trust Him even in the worst of times. Discover how to understand Gods ways to speak, teach, and lavishly provide during a crisis; cry out to God and pray big; trust God fullymore than people or human abilities; gain assurance that God is working to accomplish His purposes even during suffering. This memoir highlights parents pondering the unconditional surrender of their childs life back to God, their transforming Christian marriage, Gods timing, how to overcome a season of ravaging fear, and much more.
Download or read book Pigs a Trial Lawyer s Story written by Mark Munger and published by Cloquet River Press. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A morality tale set on the edge of the prairie, where the Smokey Hills of Western Minnesota meet the Great Plains, "Pigs" is the tale of one attorney's introspective journey and the story of his struggle to save himself and his client's farm.
Download or read book A Man s Got to Have a Hobby written by William McInnes and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William McInnes' bestselling memoir, A Man's Got To Have A Hobby, takes us back to the long summer holidays of the 1960s and 70s, and the last of the baby-boomer childhoods. William writes with humour and affection about his family, and especially his mum and dad, who talked to the TV set and enjoyed life in their house near the bay. William McInnes is a talented writer and a natural storyteller. A tail-end baby boomer, he recalls summer holidays that seemed to go on forever, when he and his mates would walk down to fish in the bay; a time when the Aussie battler stood as the local Labor candidate and looked out for his mates; and a time when the whole family would rush into the lounge room to watch a new commercial on TV. He writes about his father - a strong character who talks to the furniture, dances with William's mother in the kitchen, and spends his free time fixing up the house and doing the best for his family. In William's writing you can hear his father speaking and listen to his mother singing. This is a book about people who aren't famous but should be. It's about cane toads and families, love and hope and fear, laughter, death and life. Most of all, it is a realistic, down-to-earth book by a man who had a great time growing up. His warmth and humour come through on every page. This Australian memoir tells of a time that will be familiar to many readers and a delight for all. 'McInnes applies a deft touch to a swag of recollections, shaping a yarn that should be listed with the national treasures' - The Courier Mail 'This will make you laugh till you cry' - The Age 'A perfect balance between humour, humility, seriousness and light, laughter and tears' - Sunday Telegraph
Download or read book Prospect Avenue written by Michael Januska and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-10-27 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: West meets East as bootleggers and cops tangle with opium smugglers and corrupt officials in a new kind of gang warfare. Prospect Avenue is nothing more than a dirt road ending in bulrushes behind a roadhouse. It’s a popular rendezvous point along the Detroit River for bootleggers like Jack McCloskey. But there’s more than just rum-running going on these days; there’s a growing trade in opium and people, as McCloskey finds out when he rescues the survivor of a bad smuggling deal. As if this wasn’t enough, McCloskey is also trying to get his dinner club back on its feet, while his girlfriend, the indomitable Vera Maude, has a wedding to plan ... and it’s not her own. He’s trying to hold things together while police corruption and domestic strife threaten to pull it all apart. Then, a series of murders brings powerful groups into conflict and may drag McCloskey into the fray.
Download or read book Border City Blues 3 Book Bundle written by Michael Januska and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-11-03 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prohibition means two things in the Border city of Windsor, Ontario: big business, and big trouble. Book #1 — Riverside Drive Jack McCloskey returned to Windsor, Ontario, from the Great War lost in a battle with his inner demons. When he channels his energy into amateur fights, he's noticed by a gangster moonlighting as a boxing promoter. After a brief professional stint, Jack is invited to join the crew in the early days of Prohibition along the Detroit River. Book #2 — Maiden Lane It's the winter of 1923 and the border towns are under a deep freeze. As if the police didn't have their hands full, drug-smuggling, human trafficking, and a grisly find in the river steer them into unfamiliar territory, and a whisper of the occult brings a wholly unexpected twist. Book #3 — Prospect Avenue For bootleggers like Jack McCloskey, Prospect Avenue is just another dead end, and not even one of the better ones, but at least it’s away from prying eyes. But Jack is about to learn that what goes on in the shadows isn’t at all as “nice” as what he does, as the trade in opium — and people — picks up in Windsor. Includes Riverside Drive Maiden Lane Prospect Avenue
Download or read book A Little Night Murder written by Nancy Martin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder under the stars... Nora Blackbird--pregnant at last --is spending summer afternoons wallowing in the Bucks County pool of her best friend, Lexie Paine, who has just been released from prison. At night, Nora is covering Philadelphia's high-society events for the local newspaper. And this time she doesn't have to look far for a good story. Next door, a Broadway show is in rehearsal at the estate of Toodles Tuttle, the long-deceased but ever-legendary composer. Reigning over the estate is Toodles's diva widow, Boom Boom. The demanding old broad still rules with an iron fist, and considering the chorus line of enemies she's racked up over the years, her death has been a hotly anticipated event. So imagine everyone's dismay when it's her beloved daughter, Jenny, who drops dead--from a cause that is anything but natural--just as the lights are set to go on for the lucrative new Toodles musical. Yet murder is only an overture to the drama to come.... Nora's sister Libby, a soon-to-be-grandmother, has gotten herself into a sticky situation, wooed by both a lowly bug exterminator and a cheesecake-loving Broadway impresario. Edgy sister Emma has a dangerous new boyfriend who may jeopardize her show-jumping exploits. And the love of Nora's life, Mick Abruzzo, has been desperate to prevent Nora from meeting the most notorious member of his mobbed-up family--his mother. Now Nora has to deal with the bump-and-grind of her personal life, and also bring the curtain down on a daring killer--before he forces her to exit stage left, permanently.
Download or read book The Churchman written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 1132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 50 Masterpieces of Detective Fiction You Have to Read Before You Die Illustrated written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50+ Masterpieces of Detective Fiction You Have to Read Before You Die: Hunted Down by Charles Dickens, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe, The Blue Cross by Gilbert Keith Chesterton (illustrated) 1. The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe; 2. Hunted Down by Charles Dickens; 3. The Blue Cross by Gilbert Keith Chesterton; 4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.
