Download or read book Fake written by Mark Jones and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the methods used to make artistic, literary, documentary, and political forgeries and the recent scientific advances in their detection. Includes over 600 objects from the British Museum and many other major collections, from ancient Babylonia to the present day.
Download or read book Consuming Ivory written by Alexandra Celia Kelly and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The economic prosperity of two nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century New England towns rested on factories that manufactured piano keys, billiard balls, combs, and other items made of ivory imported from East Africa. Yet while towns like Ivoryton and Deep River, Connecticut, thrived, the African ivory trade left in its wake massive human exploitation and ecological devastation. At the same time, dynamic East African engagement with capitalism and imperialism took place within these trade histories. Drawing from extensive archival and field research in New England, Great Britain, and Tanzania, Alexandra Kelly investigates the complex global legacies of the historical ivory trade. She not only explains the complexities of this trade but also analyzes Anglo-American narratives about Africa, questioning why elephants and ivory feature so centrally in those representations. From elephant conservation efforts to the cultural heritage industries in New England and East Africa, her study reveals the ongoing global repercussions of the ivory craze and will be of interest to anthropologists, archaeologists, historians, and conservationists.
Download or read book Handbook of Raman Spectroscopy written by Ian R. Lewis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-08-08 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work covers principles of Raman theory, analysis, instrumentation, and measurement, specifying up-to-the-minute benefits of Raman spectroscopy in a variety of industrial and academic fields, and how to cultivate growth in new disciplines. It contains case studies that illustrate current techniques in data extraction and analysis, as well as over 500 drawings and photographs that clarify and reinforce critical text material. The authors discuss Raman spectra of gases; Raman spectroscopy applied to crystals, applications to gemology, in vivo Raman spectroscopy, applications in forensic science, and collectivity of vibrational modes, among many other topics.
Download or read book Transactions written by California State Agricultural Society and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fake Ivory written by Marcia Muth and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If this was an art exhibit, it would have been called a retrospective. The poems are culled from some seventy years of the author's writing about everyday life and world events. Their subjects include celebrating holidays, moving, the weather, trees, visiting museums and other places. They are a celebration of the enjoyment of life and the delights of living in harmony with nature. In this collection, Muth shows readers that there are no boundaries in the field of imagination. Marcia Muth is a writer and an American folk artist. Even though she is internationally recognized as an artist-her paintings are in the permanent collections of several museums and in many private collections-poetry has been her way of recording her life experiences since she was a child. "Poetry has served me well as a way to respond to people, places and events in the world. It is my second language," she says. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1919 and grew up in Indiana and western New York State. She received degrees from the University of Michigan and has lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico since 1966. She is also the author of "A World Set Apart, Memory Paintings;" "Writing and Selling Poetry, Fiction, Articles, Plays & Local History;" "How to Paint and Sell Your Art;" "Indian Pottery of the Southwest;" Kachinas, A Selected Bibliography;" "Ma Frump's Cultural Guide to Plastic Gardening" which won a first place award in the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards; "Post Card Views and Other Souvenirs, Poems;" "Thin Ice and Other Poems;" "Sticks and Stones and Other Poems;" and "Words and Images, Poems," all from Sunstone Press. Her biography, "Left Early, Arrived Late," by Teddy Jones, also from Sunstone Press, was published in 2008. In 2006, she was named a Santa Fe Living Treasure in recognition of her many accomplishments.
Download or read book The Journal of the Senate During the Session of the Legislature of the State of California written by California. Legislature. Senate and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ivorybill Hunters written by Geoffrey E. Hill and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last documented sighting of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker--one of the rarest and most intriguing animals in the world--was noted over 50 years ago. Long thought to be extinct, the 2005 announcement of a sighting in Arkansas sparked tremendous enthusiasm and hope that this species could yet be saved. But the subsequent failure of a massive search to relocate Ivorybills in Arkansas made hope for the species' revival short-lived. Here, noted ornithologist Geoffrey Hill tells the story of how he and two of his colleagues stumbled upon what may be a breeding population of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in the swamps of northern Florida. He relates their laborious attempts to document irrefutable evidence for the existence of this shy, elusive bird following the failure of a much larger research team to definitively prove the bird's existence. Hill tells of his travails both in and out of the vast swamp wilderness, pulling back the curtain to reveal the little-seen political maneuvering that is part of all modern science. He explains how he and his group decided who to exclude or include as their findings came in, and why they felt the need to keep their search a secret. Hill returns repeatedly to how expectations can guide observations, and how tempting it is to oversell evidence in the face of the struggle between an overwhelming desire to find the bird and the need to retain integrity and objectivity. Written like a good detective story, Ivorybill Hunters also delves into the science behind the rediscovery of a species, explaining how professional ornithologists follow up on a sight record of a rare bird, and how this differs from the public's perception of how scientists actually work. Hill notes the growing role of amateurs in documenting bird activity and discusses how the community of birders and nature lovers can see, enjoy, and help preserve these birds. Ivorybill Hunters will prove a fascinating read for those with an interest in natural history, adventure, environmental conservation, and science, as well as the more than forty-six million Americans who now call themselves birdwatchers.
Download or read book Fake It til You Make It written by Laura Carter and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'one of the best fake date romances I have come across' ★★★★★ reader review Can a fake date fix everything? On a day Abbey thought would be the best of her life – her boyfriend is surely going to propose tonight, right? – it all falls apart: he tells her he’s met someone else. And then to make things worse, she loses her job. In an act of reimagination, she splurges her wedding savings on renting an apartment in a building she’s always dreamed of living in and kits out her wardrobe to match. But when her family invites her ex – a close family friend – plus a date(!!) to her parents’ vow renewal, Abbey realizes her façade won’t be enough. There’s nothing for it but to fake one more thing – a romance. And she knows exactly who to ask... her hot new neighbor... A laugh-out-loud fake-dating rom com, with a chemistry you’ll be thinking about long after turning the last page. Perfect for fans of The Hating Game and Elena Armas 'This has been one of my favorite reads of 2024. So much that I devoured it in less than 24 hours.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'What a breath of fresh air this book is! A perfect, playful escape. A fun, fast read that will have you rooting for main characters Abbey and Ted.' Samantha Tonge ‘A brilliant rom-com you’ll fall in love with’ Mandy Baggot 'If you love a story about fake dating or a romance book that doesn’t have too much spice in it, then this book is for you!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Absolutely love this book! It was so well written and had me swiping to the next page on my Kindle!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'what a story, I absolutely loved it and just couldn’t put it down.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Great characters, fun story and a HEA! What more can you ask for?' ★★★★★ Reader Review
Download or read book Transactions of the California State Agricultural Society written by California State Board of Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journal written by California. Legislature and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Is it Ivory written by Harvey Shell and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Empire of Ivory written by Naomi Novik and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2007-09-25 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the fourth volume of the Temeraire series, as the Napoleonic Wars bring Will Laurence and Temeraire to Africa in search of aid. “Temeraire is a dragon for the ages.”—Terry Brooks Tragedy has struck His Majesty's Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defends England’s shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons’ ranks—forcing the hopelessly stricken into quarantine. Now only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons remain uninfected—and stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France's ever bolder sorties. Bonaparte’s dragons are already harrowing Britain’s ships at sea. Only one recourse remains: Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence, must take wing to Africa, whose shores may hold the cure for the mysterious and deadly contagion. On this mission there is no time to waste, and no telling what Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS
Download or read book Identifying Common Materials in Antiques A Pocket Guide written by David Cycleback and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the prominent art and artifact historian and authentication expert David Cycleback, this small book is an introduction to identifying common materials found in antiques, artifacts, collectibles and memorabilia. Materials covered include glass, plastics, stone, wood, paints, paper, metals, cloth, gems and leather. As a primer, it doesn't intend to 'cover it all, ' but gives the introductory basics to identifying many common materials collectors will come across, from bakelite to amber to uranium glass to marble.
Download or read book Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly written by California and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 1098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transactions of the California State Agricultural Society written by California State Agricultural Society (Sacramento, Calif.) and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the California State Agricultural Society written by California state agricultural society and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly of the Legislature of the State of California written by and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 1146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
