Download or read book Guardians of Michigan written by Jeff Morrison and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preserving Michigan's architecture through photos and stories
Download or read book Guardians of Detroit written by Jeff Morrison and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building-by-building pictorial and historical survey of the remarkable collection of architectural sculpture found in Detroit. Detroit is home to amazing architectural sculpture—a host of gargoyles, grotesques, and other silent guardians that watch over the city from high above its streets and sidewalks, often unnoticed or ignored by the people passing below. Jeff Morrison’s Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City documents these incredible features in a city that began as a small frontier fort and quickly grew to become a major metropolis and industrial titan. Detroit developed steadily following its founding in 1701. From 1850 to 1930 it experienced unprecedented population growth, increasing from 21,019 to over 1,500,000 people. A city of giants, Detroit became home to people of towering ambition and vision who gained wealth and sought to leave their mark on the city they loved. This aspiration created a massive building boom during a time when architectural styles favored detailed ornamentation, resulting in a collection of architectural sculpture unmatched by any other U.S. city. Guardians of Detroit is a first-of-its-kind project to explore, document, and explain this singular collection on a building-by-building basis and to discover and share the stories of these structures and the artists, artisans, and architects who created them. Using a 600-millimeter lens and 23-megapixel camera, Morrison brings sculptural building details barely visible to the naked eye down from the heights, making them available for up-close appreciation. The photos are arranged in a collage format that emphasizes the variety of and relationships between each building’s sculptural ornamentation. Well-researched text complements the photography, delving into the lives of those who created these wonderful works of architectural art. Guardians of Detroit is an extended love letter to the historic architecture of a city that would become the driving force of America’s industrial and economic power. Fans of art, architecture, and hidden gems will love poring over these pages.
Download or read book Michigan Rookie written by Joaquin Guerrero and published by Bookhouse Fulfillment. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Saginaw, Michigan-a city plagued with gang violence-Officer Joaquin Guerrero sensed God's call to work the dangerous night streets with his K9 partner, a ninety-pound German shepherd police dog named Rookie. On 9/11, Guerrero and Rookie responded to Ground Zero to help in the search efforts. For seven long days the pair worked "The Pile" with a never-give-up spirit. With Rookie as his mascot, Guerrero created Precinct 131, an educational program to keep kids from turning to gangs. Michigan and Rookie is a remarkable story of service to community and country. Book jacket.
Download or read book State Secretaries of State written by Jocelyn F. Benson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly a decade after the 2000 Presidential elections invited a firestorm of questions about the sanctity of our democratic process, there continues to be a heightened interest in the role of state-wide elections officials, typically the state's Secretary of State - this book looks into their pivotal role in the promotion of a healthy democracy. Much past interest has resulted in overly critical coverage of election errors, ignoring the tireless efforts that ensure the American citizens benefit from a democratic, inclusive and accountable election process. Through a series of case studies, anecdotes, and interviews with current and recent secretaries, State Secretaries of State author Jocelyn Benson readdresses this balance by providing the first in-depth study of the Secretary's role in registering voters, enforcing voting laws and regulations, overseeing elections, and certifying results. As such, it represents a much-needed contribution to the study of US elections, both in practice and in law.
Download or read book Guardians of the Valley written by Dean King and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muir’s journey to become the man who saved Yosemite—from the author of the bestselling Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival. In June of 1889 in San Francisco, John Muir—iconic environmentalist, writer, and philosopher—meets face-to-face for the first time with his longtime editor Robert Underwood Johnson, an elegant and influential figure at The Century magazine. Before long, the pair, opposites in many ways, decide to venture to Yosemite Valley, the magnificent site where twenty years earlier, Muir experienced a personal and spiritual awakening that would set the course of the rest of his life. Upon their arrival the men are confronted with a shocking vision, as predatory mining, tourism, and logging industries have plundered and defaced “the grandest of all the special temples of Nature.” While Muir is consumed by grief, Johnson, a champion of society’s most pressing debates via the pages of the nation’s most prestigious magazine, decides that he and Muir must fight back. The pact they form marks a watershed moment, leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park, and launching an environmental battle that captivates the nation and ushers in the beginning of the American environmental movement. Beautifully rendered, deeply researched, and inspiring, Guardians of the Valley is a moving story of friendship, the written word, and the transformative power of nature. It is also a timely and powerful “origin story” as the toweringly complex environmental challenges we face today become increasingly urgent.
Download or read book The Compiled Laws of the State of Michigan written by Michigan and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Detroit Is No Dry Bones written by Camilo J. Vergara and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic record of almost three decades of Detroit's changing urban fabric
Download or read book The Sandstone Architecture of the Lake Superior Region written by Kathryn Bishop Eckert and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eckert stresses the importance of the building materials as she explores the architectural history of a region whose builders wanted to reflect the local landscape.
Download or read book Nicholas St North and the Battle of the Nightmare King written by Laura Geringer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget naughty or nice; this is a battle of good and evil. Luminary Joyce and co-author Geringer deliver the first book in a new series. Before Santa was Santa, he was Nicholas St. North--a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Compiled Laws of the State of Michigan written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 993 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1857. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book Laws of the Territory of Michigan written by Michigan and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 1042 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Guardians written by Susan Pedersen and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A sweeping global history of the League of Nations' mandates system and the limits of imperial order"--
Download or read book Guardians of the Desert written by Leona Wisoker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 2 of the Children of the Desert series. In this sequel to Wisoker's acclaimed debut Secrets of the Sands, the new desert lord Alyea Peysimun returns to Bright Bay in the company of ancient, mysterious Deiq, who has agreed to serve as her mentor, and the young ha'ra'ha Idisio, whose powers and history are only beginning to emerge. Alyea's changed status will upset a precarious balance in Bright Bay-but that is nothing compared to the hidden havoc her transition is already creating in the desert. "One of the best things about this story is its balance, with evil and good being shown in both cultures...complexity, intriguing story...I heartily recommend Guardians of the Desert." -Colleen Cahill -sfrevu.com/php/Review-id.php?id=11526 "Guardians of the Desert keeps the superb writing style of the author's debut and has in Alyea a powerful character one likes and roots for..." -Liviu Suicu -fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2011/04/guardians-of-desert-by-leona-wisoker.html "Overall I loved Guardians of the Desert and found it an engaging read. It was a great read, lovely plot..." -Cindy Hannikman -fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2011/04/guardians-of-desert-by-leona-wisoker.html From the Back Cover Lord Alyea of Peysimun grows into her strength. Deiq of Stass confronts his greatest weakness. Lord Eredion of Sessin tries to live with his compromises. Meanwhile, someone plots a brutal retaliation. . . . Not long ago, Alyea Peysimun was a shallow young noblewoman maneuvering for personal power. Her first attempt at politics proved far more dangerous than she dreamed possible, and nearly ended her life. Now she is a desert lord, one of the powerful, little-understood southern elite. But power changes everything-including who to call friend and enemy. Deiq of Stass has long hidden his dual heritage by passing himself off as a mysterious quasi-noble. He has a facility for lying and a strange sense of ethics; but he'll honor his promise to guide Alyea into her new life. To uphold that commitment, he must navigate more obstacles than even he could imagine-not least those within himself. Eredion Sessin is the only desert lord who stayed in Bright Bay during King Ninnic's reign. He endured the worst of the insane king's excesses and helped to remove Ninnic from the throne; his guilt over the people he couldn't save is almost as deep as his self-loathing. He has come to hate all the ha'reye represent. And yet something deeper than loyalty binds him to Deiq, who he knows better than to trust. As the truth of the ancient, mysterious ha'reye begins to emerge and those who oppose their ways marshal new strategies, the repercussions of Scratha's desperate gambit threaten to destroy a precarious balance that has held since the Split. And this time, there's no turning back.
Download or read book The Named written by Marianne Curley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethan is a member of the Named, sworn to fight the Order of Chaos, an evil group determined to permanently change the course of history. But he is also a normal high school student trying desperately to keep up with his homework and fit in. When he is assigned to mentor Isabel, a cute classmate and future member of the Named, the line between his two lives begins to blur. So begins an epic quest as Ethan, Isabel, and others travel through time to battle dark forces and protect the future.
Download or read book Guardians of the Elements written by Alexi Kearsley and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will one girl's life ever be the same again?Jaminta lay on a small raft, floating gently on the ocean. But, the girl suddenly felt herself being pulled down. Jaminta sat up, and screeched in terror. A whirlpool, the size of her island, was pulling her into it's blue and purple depths!And that was how it all began. Jaminta was apprenticed as Current, the Water Guardian. But, just as soon as it started, Current was sent on a mission with the other four Guardians to save the Formers! But a danger lurks in the ocean...Can the Guardians save the Formers from certain destruction? Or will they be destroyed too?Find out in: Guardians of The ElementsAlexi Kearsley loves to write and read. This is her very first book, and she hopes her readers, young and old, will follow their dreams and reach for the highest stars!
Download or read book Guardians of the Flutes Volume 1 written by Gilbert Herdt and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1994-12-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique study of boy-inseminating rituals among the Sambia of New Guinea challenges our deepest assumptions about the role of culture in understanding homosexuality and gender-identity development.
Download or read book The Adventures of Onyx and the Angels in the Air written by Tyler Benson and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Onyx and the Guardians of the Straits are back in another exciting adventure! During routine helicopter operations with Air Station Traverse City, the Coast Guard is suddenly called to rescue a mother and daughter stranded in Lake Michigan. When the crew spots the capsized sailboat, the Coast Guard rescue swimmer wastes no time. The mother needs immediate medical attention and the little girl is scared, but the rescue swimmer can only bring up one survivor at a time. He has to make a difficult decision. But he is not alone. Onyx the miracle dog proves that being a true Coastie is as much about heart as it is about bravery.
