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Book Bern s Hidden Stories

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jeanne Darling
  • Publisher : Bergli
  • Release : 2019-10-21
  • ISBN : 9783038690689
  • Pages : 48 pages

Download or read book Bern s Hidden Stories written by Jeanne Darling and published by Bergli. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set children on the tracks of Bern's ghosts and monsters with this active guide through the old city. Five stories lead through the narrow alleys to a haunted house, a child eater, naughty gargoyles, buried treasure and much more. Engaging maps point out interesting facts about the old city. With this book, Bern's streets turn into a guaranteed fun adventure! By Bern Munster Tower caretaker Marie-Therese Lauper.

Book Bern Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Vincent O. Carter
  • Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
  • Release : 2022-05-17
  • ISBN : 1628974109
  • Pages : 416 pages

Download or read book Bern Book written by Vincent O. Carter and published by Deep Vellum Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bern Book is a travelogue, a memoir, a “diary of an isolated soul” (Darryl Pinckney), and a meditation on the myth and reality of race in midcentury Europe and America. In 1953, having left the US and settled in Bern, Switzerland, Vincent O. Carter, a struggling writer, set about composing a “record of a voyage of the mind.” The voyage begins with Carter’s furiously good-humored description of how, every time he leaves the house, he must face the possibility of being asked “the hated question” (namely, Why did you, a black man born in America, come to Bern?). It continues with stories of travel, war, financial struggle, the pleasure of walking, the pain of self-loathing, and, through it all, various experiments in what Carter calls “lacerating subjective sociology.” Now this long-neglected volume is back in print for the first time since 1973.

Book Cont xts

    Book Details:
  • Author : Meriel D'Artrey
  • Publisher : University of Chester
  • Release : 2009-12-18
  • ISBN : 1908258756
  • Pages : 205 pages

Download or read book Cont xts written by Meriel D'Artrey and published by University of Chester. This book was released on 2009-12-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers from a conference organised for undergraduates at the University of Chester, November 2006. The papers discuss the complex relationships between mediation, representation and public attitudes on social issues such as domestic violence, drug use, racism, stigma and surveillance. Contents: Political Representation & Democracy: What is Wrong with the Political Public Sphere?, by Darren G. Lilleker (Bournemouth University); Changing Representations of Race in the News: Theoretical, Empirical and Policy Implications, by Ian Law (University of Leeds); Constructing the Victim and Perpetrator of Domestic Violence, by Paula Wilcox (University of Brighton); Mental Health and the Media: Con(Texts) of Public Fear and Prejudice, by Lisa Blackman (Goldsmiths, University of London); The Media and Illicit Drug Use: Fairy Tales for the Early 21st Century?, by Adrian Barton (University of Plymouth); Sleepwalking into an Orwellian Nightmare: Surveillance, Policing and Control in the 21st Century, by John Harrison (University of Teesside); Manhattan Masquerade: Sexuality and Spectacle in the World of Quentin Crisp, by Mark J. Bendall (University of Chester).

Book Astral Weeks

Download or read book Astral Weeks written by Ryan H. Walsh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mind-expanding dive into a lost chapter of 1968, featuring the famous and forgotten: Van Morrison, folkie-turned-cult-leader Mel Lyman, Timothy Leary, James Brown, and many more Van Morrison's Astral Weeks is an iconic rock album shrouded in legend, a masterpiece that has touched generations of listeners and influenced everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Martin Scorsese. In his first book, acclaimed musician and journalist Ryan H. Walsh unearths the album's fascinating backstory--along with the untold secrets of the time and place that birthed it: Boston 1968. On the 50th anniversary of that tumultuous year, Walsh's book follows a criss-crossing cast of musicians and visionaries, artists and hippie entrepreneurs, from a young Tufts English professor who walks into a job as a host for TV's wildest show (one episode required two sets, each tuned to a different channel) to the mystically inclined owner of radio station WBCN, who believed he was the reincarnation of a scientist from Atlantis. Most penetratingly powerful of all is Mel Lyman, the folk-music star who decided he was God, then controlled the lives of his many followers via acid, astrology, and an underground newspaper called Avatar. A mesmerizing group of boldface names pops to life in Astral Weeks: James Brown quells tensions the night after Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated; the real-life crimes of the Boston Strangler come to the movie screen via Tony Curtis; Howard Zinn testifies for Avatar in the courtroom. From life-changing concerts and chilling crimes, to acid experiments and film shoots, Astral Weeks is the secret, wild history of a unique time and place. One of LitHub's 15 Books You Should Read This March

Book The Storyteller s Secret

Download or read book The Storyteller s Secret written by Carmine Gallo and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally bestselling author Carmine Gallo reveals the secrets to telling powerful, inspiring, and game-changing stories that will help you achieve any goal.

Book The Secret War

    Book Details:
  • Author : George C. Chalou
  • Publisher : DIANE Publishing
  • Release : 1995-12
  • ISBN : 9780788125980
  • Pages : 410 pages

Download or read book The Secret War written by George C. Chalou and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1995-12 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings of the first major scholarly conference on the OSS, which was in existence from 1941 through 1945. Includes 24 papers presented by veterans and historians of the OSS. Offers new insights into the activities and importance of the U.S.'s first modern national intelligence agency. Discusses: the U.S. on the brink of war; the operations of the OSS at the headquarters level and in the field throughout Western Europe, the Balkans, and Asia. Also explores the legacy of the OSS. Contributors include: Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., William Colby, Walt W. Rostow, Robin Winks, and Aline, Countess of Romanones.

Book North Carolina Travel Guide   Hidden Gems and Historic Places   USA eBook

Download or read book North Carolina Travel Guide Hidden Gems and Historic Places USA eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to an exciting journey through the diverse mysteries and historical treasures of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. This state in the southeastern United States enchants with a rich culture, impressive natural beauty and stories that lie hidden. In this book, we invite you to uncover North Carolina's secrets and discover the hidden gems and historic places that make this state so unique. From the scenic Outer Banks to the historic towns and majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina offers an impressive variety of experiences. Join us on a journey through the history, arts, nature, and culture of North Carolina. We will explore the stories of the pirates, the importance of the civil rights movement, the culinary diversity, and the rich music scene. North Carolina is not only a place of the past, but also a place of the future. In this book, we take a look at the challenges and opportunities facing the Tar Heel State as it preserves and develops its rich heritage. North Carolina is a state of surprises, and we can't wait to take you on this journey. Immerse yourself in the beauty and allure of North Carolina and be enchanted by its uniqueness as we explore the secrets and historical treasures of this impressive state.

Book The Dunes Hotel and Casino  The Mob  the connections  the stories

Download or read book The Dunes Hotel and Casino The Mob the connections the stories written by Geno Munari and published by TrineDay. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The intent behind this book is to record classic Las Vegas history that would be lost forever if not memorialized." The Dunes operation was a spectrum of information that is intricate and mysterious at times, protected by a shroud of secrecy and intrigue that is virtually impossible to decipher. It featured different operators and Mob characters who, at various times in the history of the hotel, were involved in various ventures, including gambling, bookmaking, real estate investment, and many other business arrangements. There are more than 390 footnotes and an index. I have been working on this book for almost four years, which included many hours of research and the development of a timeline. My research helped bring forth answers to questions regarding notable gambling operators, Mafia chiefs, U.S. Senators, Governors, and memorable events. One such event solves a mystery of a bomb assassination plot and a shooting; politicians were compromised, Hoffa pulled strings, and there are heretofore undisclosed facts that involve President Kennedy's assassination. I never dreamed these details would ever be uncovered.

Book Critical Approaches to Horror Comic Books

Download or read book Critical Approaches to Horror Comic Books written by John Darowski and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores how horror comic books have negotiated with the social and cultural anxieties framing a specific era and geographical space. Paying attention to academic gaps in comics’ scholarship, these chapters engage with the study of comics from varying interdisciplinary perspectives, such as Marxism; posthumanism; and theories of adaptation, sociology, existentialism, and psychology. Without neglecting the classical era, the book presents case studies ranging from the mainstream comics to the independents, simultaneously offering new critical insights on zones of vacancy within the study of horror comic books while examining a global selection of horror comics from countries such as India (City of Sorrows), France (Zombillénium), Spain (Creepy), Italy (Dylan Dog), and Japan (Tanabe Gou’s Manga Adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft), as well as the United States. One of the first books centered exclusively on close readings of an under-studied field, this collection will have an appeal to scholars and students of horror comics studies, visual rhetoric, philosophy, sociology, media studies, pop culture, and film studies. It will also appeal to anyone interested in comic books in general and to those interested in investigating intricacies of the horror genre.

Book Cowpuppy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gregory Berns
  • Publisher : Harper Horizon
  • Release : 2024-08-20
  • ISBN : 1400338816
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Cowpuppy written by Gregory Berns and published by Harper Horizon. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the bestselling How Dogs Love Us, a fascinating glimpse into the cognitive and emotional lives of cows. When Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns and his wife decided to venture into sustainable farming in rural Georgia, they knew that cows were a key part of a successful operation. But that was where his knowledge of cattle ended. As Berns and his small herd of three miniature zebus acclimated to each other and Berns received a crash course in being a cattleman, he turned his powers of scientific observation and innovation on his new charges. This wasn’t the first time he’d studied animals through the lens of neuroscience; years earlier, Berns had applied his knowledge to man’s best friend, resulting in two books and important advances in how we understand dogs’ thoughts and emotions. Now it was time to see what he—and all of us—could discover about the interior worlds of cows. In this moving and captivating memoir, Berns weaves together his hands-on experiences with his growing herd, accessible scientific explanations of animal behavior, and evocative portraits of the animals at the center of his study: the original bull, Ricky Bobby; the two mamas, Lucy and Ethel; and their sweet and spirited calves: BB, Cricket, Princess Xena, Luna, Walker, and Texas Ranger. Whether cows are a familiar part of your experience or you’re a city dweller longing for life in the country, Cowpuppy offers a deeper understanding of these complex creatures and what we humans can learn from them.

Book The Secret of Viral Content Creation

Download or read book The Secret of Viral Content Creation written by Priyanka Agarwal and published by MeetCoogle. This book was released on 2018-01-07 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes content go viral? It’s a tough question, but when you look around, there’s some people who are able to craft contagious content every single time. What’s their secret? Do they know something you don’t? The answer is Yes! They do! And while they may not be aware of it, they know how to push the little “traffic buttons” on the internet without fail. This book reveals the secret that they knew. The secret of Viral Content Creation. Tags: Viral marketing, how to make money, viral marketing strategy, marketing for business, social media strategy, social media marketing plan, content marketing.

Book What It s Like to Be a Dog

Download or read book What It s Like to Be a Dog written by Gregory Berns and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dog lovers and neuroscientists should both read this important book." -- Dr. Temple Grandin What is it like to be a dog? A bat? Or a dolphin? To find out, neuroscientist and bestselling author Gregory Berns and his team did something nobody had ever attempted: they trained dogs to go into an MRI scanner -- completely awake -- so they could figure out what they think and feel. And dogs were just the beginning. In What It's Like to Be a Dog, Berns takes us into the minds of wild animals: sea lions who can learn to dance, dolphins who can see with sound, and even the now extinct Tasmanian tiger. Berns's latest scientific breakthroughs prove definitively that animals have feelings very much like we do -- a revelation that forces us to reconsider how we think about and treat animals. Written with insight, empathy, and humor, What It's Like to Be a Dog is the new manifesto for animal liberation of the twenty-first century.

Book The Plot  The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion

Download or read book The Plot The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion written by Will Eisner and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2006-05-17 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A work more disturbing than fiction from "the father of graphic novels" (New York Times). "The ultimate illustration of how absurdly comical and cancerous The Protocols has been to mankind."—Thane Rosenbaum, Los Angeles Times Book Review The Plot, which examines the astonishing conspiracy and the fabrication of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, has become a worldwide phenomenon since its hardcover publication, taught in classrooms around the globe. Purported to be the actual blueprints by Jewish leaders to take over the world, the Protocols, first published in 1902, have become gospel truth to international millions. Presenting a pageant of historical figures from nineteenth-century Russia to today's ideologues, including Tsar Nicholas II, Henry Ford, and Adolf Hitler, Will Eisner unravels and dispels one of the most devastating hoaxes of the twentieth century.

Book Secret Tampa Bay  A Guide to the Weird  Wonderful  and Obscure

Download or read book Secret Tampa Bay A Guide to the Weird Wonderful and Obscure written by Joshua Ginsberg and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where can you join in a pirate parade, see live mermaids, and catch a flamenco dance performance at the oldest and largest Spanish restaurant in America? Where does the spirit of an ancient Tocobaga shaman allegedly continue to protect the area from the forces of nature? Where can you wander through secret gardens, listen to bagpipe music, take a class in fire spinning, and sample a seemingly endless variety of local craft beers, all on the same day? The answer, of course, is Tampa Bay. Secret Tampa Bay: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure provides a deeper dive into the local culture, history, art, and one-of-a-kind attractions as alternatives to the usual beaches and theme parks. Whether it’s an abandoned island fort from the Spanish-American War, a dolphin famous for its prosthetic tail, a love story captured on a tombstone, or a town of circus sideshow performers, whatever natural or unnatural wonder you’re seeking, you are sure to find it here. Join author Joshua Ginsberg as he explores Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and the surrounding areas in search of hidden history, strange monuments, museums, oddities, antiques, and the very best Cuban sandwich. From gangsters to gators to ghost stories, it’s sure to be a memorable experience.

Book How Dogs Love Us

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gregory Berns
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 0544114515
  • Pages : 271 pages

Download or read book How Dogs Love Us written by Gregory Berns and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A neuroscientist finally and definitively answers the age-old question: What is my dog thinking?

Book The Dialogical Mind

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ivana Marková
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2016-09-01
  • ISBN : 1316790606
  • Pages : 259 pages

Download or read book The Dialogical Mind written by Ivana Marková and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dialogue has become a central theoretical concept in human and social sciences as well as in professions such as education, health, and psychotherapy. This 'dialogical turn' emphasises the importance of social relations and interaction to our behaviour and how we make sense of the world; hence the dialogical mind is the mind in interaction with others - with individuals, groups, institutions, and cultures in historical perspectives. Through a combination of rigorous theoretical work and empirical investigation, Marková presents an ethics of dialogicality as an alternative to the narrow perspective of individualism and cognitivism that has traditionally dominated the field of social psychology. The dialogical perspective, which focuses on interdependencies among the self and others, offers a powerful theoretical basis to comprehend, analyse, and discuss complex social issues. Marková considers the implications of dialogical epistemology both in daily life and in professional practices involving problems of communication, care, and therapy.

Book The Actor  Image  and Action

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rhonda Blair
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2007-11-30
  • ISBN : 1135976244
  • Pages : 153 pages

Download or read book The Actor Image and Action written by Rhonda Blair and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhonda Blair examines the physiological relationship between bodily action and emotional experience, in the first full-length study of actor training using the insights of cognitive neuroscience and their crucial importance to an actor’s engagement with a role.