Download or read book Autopia written by Jon Bentley and published by Atlantic Books (UK). This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift for motoring and technology enthusiasts - a guide to the history and future of cars.
Download or read book Autopia written by Peter Wollen and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reach of the car today is almost universal, and its effect on landscapes, cityscapes, cultures indeed, on the very fabric of the modern world is profound. Cars have brought benefits to individuals in terms of mobility and expanded horizons, but the cost has been very high in terms of damage to the environment and the consumption of precious resources. Despite the growing belief that a Faustian price is now being paid for the freedom cars have bestowed on us, we are none the less manufacturing them in ever greater numbers. Autopia is the first book to explore the culture of the motor car in the widest possible sense. Featuring newly commissioned essays by writers, critics, historians, artists and film-makers, as well as reprinting key texts, it examines the effect of the car throughout the world, including the USA, Western and Eastern Europe, Japan, China, Cuba, India and South Africa. In this book the car is treated neither as a technological fetish object nor as an instrument of danger. Instead, it is examined as a hugely important determinant of 20th-century culture, neither wholly good nor an unmitigated disaster, and certainly endlessly fascinating. Contributors include Michael Bracewell, Ziauddin Sardar, Al Rees, Martin Pawley, Donald Richie and Peter Hamilton. Key texts by Marshall Berman, Jane Jacobs, Roland Barthes, Marc Auge and others."
Download or read book American Autopia written by Gabrielle Esperdy and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early to mid-twentieth-century America was the heyday of a car culture that has been called an "automobile utopia." In American Autopia, Gabrielle Esperdy examines how the automobile influenced architectural and urban discourse in the United States from the earliest days of the auto industry to the aftermath of the 1970s oil crisis. Paying particular attention to developments after World War II, Esperdy creates a narrative that extends from U.S. Routes 1 and 66 to the Las Vegas Strip to California freeways, with stops at gas stations, diners, main drags, shopping centers, and parking lots along the way. While it addresses the development of auto-oriented landscapes and infrastructures, American Autopia is not a conventional history, offering instead an exploration of the wide-ranging evolution of car-centric territories and drive-in typologies, looking at how they were scrutinized by diverse cultural observers in the middle of the twentieth century. Drawing on work published in the popular and professional press, and generously illustrated with evocative images, the book shows how figures as diverse as designer Victor Gruen, geographer Jean Gottmann, theorist Denise Scott Brown, critic J.B. Jackson, and historian Reyner Banham constructed "autopia" as a place and an idea. The result is an intellectual history and interpretive roadmap to the United States of the Automobile.
Download or read book Inventing Autopia written by Jeremiah B.C. Axelrod and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Flat-out one of the most interesting books I've read in years. To say that a book about California might rank with Kevin Starr's Americans and the California Dream or Mike Davis' City of Quartz is dangerously high praise, but I think Axelrod's book may someday be in that league."—John Ganim, University of California, Riverside "Inventing Autopia thoughtfully weaves together planning and policy history with cultural history to great effect. It is sure to change our understanding of the ways in which Los Angeles not only grew and developed but envisioned itself in the era."—William Deverell, author of Whitewashed Adobe: The Rise of Los Angeles and the Remaking of Its Mexican Past
Download or read book Los Angeles written by Reyner Banham and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 1971.
Download or read book Disneyland Detective written by Kendra Trahan and published by Kendra Trahan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enthusiastic investigation of Disneyland's hidden treasures leads both first-time visitors and aficionados through the legendary theme park while pointing out tiny surprises around each turn. Helpfully organized as a reading tour, this guidebook features the whereabouts of many of Disneyland's secrets, including the locations of several “Hidden Mickeys,” and original movie props that appear around the park. Also included are original illustrations, trivia, and an exploration of Disneyland's history, which notes the subtle tributes Walt Disney placed throughout the grounds honoring the people who made the park possible. Also included are fascinating facts about Disneyland and American history that will interest teachers and tour guides as well as the 13.9 million guests who visit Disneyland every year.
Download or read book The Disneyland Encyclopedia written by Chris Strodder and published by Santa Monica Press. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, this fascinating book explores 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from Disneyland. Each of the main encyclopedia entries illuminates the history of a Disneyland landmark, revealing the initial planning strategies for the park’s iconic attractions and detailing how they evolved over the decades. Enriching this unique A-to-Z chronicle are profiles of the personalities who imagined and engineered the kingdom known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Discover unbuilt concepts, including Liberty Street, Rock Candy Mountain, and Chinatown, and delight in fascinating trivia about long-lost Disneyland features, from the real rifles in the shooting gallery that used to be located on Main Street to the jet-packed Rocket Man who flew above Tomorrowland. Overflowing with meticulously researched details and written in a spirited, accessible style, The Disneyland Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the most-influential, most-renovated, and most-loved theme park in the world!
Download or read book Cleaning the Kingdom written by Lynn Barron and published by Lynn Barron. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it like to be the eyes and ears of the institution known as "The Happiest Place on Earth?" How does it really feel to work day in and day out leading part of the world famous Disneyland Custodial Team? Just how do they keep such a busy place so clean? Find the answers to these questions and more as secrets are revealed in this unauthorized, honest, and affectionate memoir from insiders who struggled to keep guest happy, tame wild new cast members, and keep the original Disneyland clean through a time of tremendous change, growth, and controversy for the Resort. You'll discover that cleaning up is just a part of the job as you experience heartwarming triumphs, heartbreaking tragedies, and hearty laughs along with the people who lived them.
Download or read book The Automobile and American Culture written by David Lanier Lewis and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1983 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents essays on all phases of the American automobile industry and the effect of its product on individual lives and the culture of the society.
Download or read book Things To Do At Disneyland 2014 written by John Glass and published by Alternative Travel Press. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated for 2014 with all new attractions, restaurants, shops, menus, prices, secrets, tips, and more. Now easier to navigate than ever with redesigned layout and new "Quick Guides." New "Fun Facts" add interesting trivia about attractions, restaurants and shops. This is not just a travel guide, it's an ADVENTURE GUIDE that goes far beyond what other travel books offer. Written for both first time visitors and experienced travelers, this book has something for everyone. • Detailed information on every attraction, restaurant, and shop in the park. • Secrets, tips, and inside information about every aspect of your visit. • Maps to attractions, restaurants, shops, parking and more. • Planning help and itineraries. • Complete transportation guides for getting to and around the Disneyland Resort. • Money-saving tips for dining, snacking, buying tickets and arranging travel. • Restaurant, souvenir, and gift recommendations. • Full dining menus and special guides to vegetarian foods, healthy eating, specialty coffees, desserts and more. • Seasonal activities and special events. • Specialty guides to pin trading, Vinylmation, coin press machines, picnic spots, meeting characters, photo opportunities, and more. • A complete guide to all of the stories that drive the attractions, restaurants, and shops in the park. • Helpful appendixes cross reference all of the films, books, and music featured in the park so you can discover which locations feature your favorite Disney characters.
Download or read book Things To Do At Disneyland 2013 written by John Glass and published by Alternative Travel Press. This book was released on with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not just a travel guide, it's an ADVENTURE GUIDE that goes far beyond what other travel books offer. Written for both first time visitors and experienced travelers, this book has something for everyone. • Detailed information on every attraction, restaurant, and shop in the park. • Secrets, tips, and inside information about every aspect of your visit. • Maps to attractions, restaurants, shops, parking and more. • Planning help and itineraries. • Complete transportation guides for getting to and around the Disneyland Resort. • Money-saving tips for dining, snacking, buying tickets and arranging travel. • Restaurant, souvenir, and gift recommendations. • Full dining menus and special guides to vegan foods, healthy eating, specialty coffees, desserts and more. • Seasonal activities and special events. • Specialty guides to pin trading, Vinylmation, coin press machines, picnic spots, character meets, photo opportunities, and more. • A complete guide to all of the stories that drive the rides, restaurants, and shops in the park. • Helpful appendixes cross reference all of the films, books, and music featured in the park so you can discover which locations feature your favorite Disney characters.
Download or read book Walt Disney Treasures written by Weldon Owen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum chronicles the legacy of the legendary American artist, storyteller, filmmaker, and entrepreneur through iconic objects that represent his remarkable life and career. For the first time, explore Walt's most treasured objects—some never-before-seen by the public—from The Walt Disney Family Museum and the Disney family archives. This visually stunning book explores Disney’s celebrated life through artifacts that depict the multiple facets of his personality: family man, entertainment and animation pioneer, technological innovator, and visionary. Through historical research, firsthand accounts, and Walt’s own words, readers will uncover the most treasured artifacts that tell the story of Walt Disney and his family, as well as the significance of each item to Walt’s personal and professional life. With more than 250 images from the collection and galleries of The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco and the Disney family archives—some never seen by the public—readers will experience Walt’s story like never before. Explore the book’s comprehensive sections that showcase the many facets of Walt Disney’s life: Heart: Walt as a family man Determination: his inexhaustible drive as a businessman and citizen Inspiration: key figures, places, and works that influenced Walt Animation: his pioneering of short-form and feature-length animation into an American art form Innovation: his experimental and trailblazing contributions to the craft of live-action, animated, and documentary cinema Creativity: Walt’s curiosity with miniatures, trains, and more Imagination: Disneyland, EPCOT, and beyond Readers of all ages and backgrounds will find something inspiring and entertaining in these pages: from personal ephemera, like Walt’s handwritten designs of EPCOT and the bronzed hat gifted to his wife Lillian on her birthday in 1941; to artifacts from Walt’s film, television, and theme park ventures like original animation artwork for a variety of Disney animated films and concept art for groundbreaking Disneyland attractions; to one-of-a-kind treasures like Walt’s miniature steam engine, the Lilly Belle; and his individual record-setting collection of Academy Awards®. Walt Disney Treasures is a must-have volume for Disney fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike, as well as anyone interested in exploring the life of a 20th century icon.
Download or read book Design written by Bob Gurr and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the scenes stories of how Theme Park Attractions and Entertainment Spectaculars were designed by Imagineering Legend Bob Gurr during a 42 year career.
Download or read book 100 Things You Don t Want to Miss at Disneyland 2016 written by John Glass and published by Alternative Travel Press. This book was released on with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes SEASON OF THE FORCE • STAR WARS LAUNCH BAY • SUPER HERO HQ • 60TH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND CELEBRATION*** Get the inside track on the attractions, shows, activities, and foods you don't want to miss while visiting the park. This 2016 edition is completely updated for the new year with all new information, tips, and more. This is not your ordinary travel guide. It gives you quick access to the information that only experienced travelers, long time fans, and park insiders know. In 150 pages the book explores all of the best things to do while visiting the park. Written for both first time visitors and experienced travelers, this book has something for everyone. • Maps for every land in the park to help you reach your destinations. • Amazing extra things to do at attractions that new guests tend to miss. • Restaurants, meals, and snacks that you must try before leaving the park. • Hidden activities that you will want to explore during your visit. • Unique souvenirs that you will be glad to bring home. • Secrets and tips for seeing the most popular shows. • Unadvertised shows that you won’t want to miss. • All the details you need about the park’s seasonal activities and special events. • Limited time activities that you will want to know about. If you love the Disneyland Resort you may be interested in these other titles by Alternative Travel Press: • 100 Things You Don't Want to Miss at Disney California Adventure 2016 • Halloween at the Disneyland Resort • Winter Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Download or read book The Integration of Driverless Vehicles in Commercial Carsharing Schemes in Germany A Prefeasibility Study written by Daniel Kowalski and published by Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag). This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an increasing world population and a steadily rising share of people living in urban areas, traffic density is on the rise, and has become a major issue of urban agglomerations all over the world. These trends are accompanied by the process of the motorization of the individual - with negative effects on both, the society and the individual. While millions of people get injured and die in traffic accidents each year, congestion causes mental stress and economic inefficiencies. Different solutions seek to tackle the problem like strengthening of public transport or encouraging residents to walk or make use of bicycles. However, they have yet failed to combine, for example, individual mobility needs and infrastructural conditions. In order to contribute to the debate of possible solutions, this study investigates the combination of two emerging concepts, carsharing and driverless vehicles. Germany was chosen as the basis of this study for its strong position in the car industry.
Download or read book Microeconomics in Context written by Neva Goodwin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-26 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microeconomics in Context lays out the principles of microeconomics in a manner that is thorough, up to date, and relevant to students. Like its counterpart, Macroeconomics in Context, the book is uniquely attuned to economic, social, and environmental realities. The "In Context" books offer an engaging coverage of current research and policy issues from economic inequality and climate change, to taxes and globalization. Key features include: Up-to-date discussions of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequality, labor markets, and beyond Analysis of recent trade issues and the implications of Brexit Presentation of policy issues in historical, environmental, institutional, social, political, and ethical contexts—an approach that fosters critical evaluation of the standard microeconomic models Clear explanations of basic concepts and analytical tools, with advanced models presented in optional chapter appendices A powerful graphical presentation of various measures of well-being in the United States and other countries, including income inequality, tax systems, educational attainment, and environmental quality A focus on human well-being from a multidimensional perspective, including traditional economic metrics and factors such as health, equity, and political inclusion A full complement of student and instructor support materials online. The book combines real-world relevance with a thorough grounding in multiple economic paradigms. It is the ideal textbook for modern introductory courses in microeconomics. The book's companion website is available at: www.bu.edu/eci/micro
Download or read book What Works for Autistic Children written by Luke Beardon and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2022-12-08 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a world where your autistic child is included, engaged and cherished for how they are; a world which changes for autistic children, rather than changing the child. What Works for Autistic Children brings the conversation about inclusivity into the forefront and turns it on its head. Instead of modifying the autistic child and making exceptions or special circumstances, Luke shows you, the parent, how the world can, should and must change to accommodate your child. He identifies the aspects that impact on your child's life most - the family, their school, their friends, their environment - and outlines the steps that can and should be taken by everyone involved to improve their outcome and create an autism-friendly landscape. From early communication, through pre-school, primary school, secondary school - on holidays, school trips and with friends - your child should not have to struggle to exist within the parameters of a world they don't understand. What Works for Autistic Children will give you the dialogue, tools and starting points to involve every professional and family member as advocates for a world where your child flourishes.
