Visualizing the Web


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"This innovative collection of analyses builds a badly needed bridge between solid visual communication research about legacy media and emerging scholarship about Web-based media."---Julianne Newton, Professor of Visual Communication in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon; Co-author of Visual Communication: Integrating Media, Art, and Science --




Wonders and Rarities


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Travis Zadeh revives the work of the thirteenth-century Persian scholar Qazwīnī, whose Wonders and Rarities was for centuries one of the most influential natural histories in the world. Inviting us to embrace anew Qazwīnī’s rationalized study of nature and magic, Zadeh dramatically revises the place of wonder in the history of Islamic thought.




The Human Web


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Why did the first civilizations emerge when and where they did? How did Islam become a unifying force in the world of its birth? What enabled the West to project its goods and power around the world from the fifteenth century on? Why was agriculture invented seven times and the steam engine just once?World-historical questions such as these, the subjects of major works by Jared Diamond, David Landes, and others, are now of great moment as global frictions increase. In a spirited and original contribution to this quickening discussion, two renowned historians, father and son, explore the webs that have drawn humans together in patterns of interaction and exchange, cooperation and competition, since earliest times. Whether small or large, loose or dense, these webs have provided the medium for the movement of ideas, goods, power, and money within and across cultures, societies, and nations. From the thin, localized webs that characterized agricultural communities twelve thousand years ago, through the denser, more interactive metropolitan webs that surrounded ancient Sumer, Athens, and Timbuktu, to the electrified global web that today envelops virtually the entire world in a maelstrom of cooperation and competition, J. R. McNeill and William H. McNeill show human webs to be a key component of world history and a revealing framework of analysis. Avoiding any determinism, environmental or cultural, the McNeills give us a synthesizing picture of the big patterns of world history in a rich, open-ended, concise account.




Stellas Daemonum (Weiser Deluxe Hardcover Edition)


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An exploration of the 93 spirits or "star demons" as revealed in the medieval grimoires and classical esoteric texts, and their correspondences in magic and astrology Stellas Daemonum offers an in-depth analysis of the spirits that appear in several late medieval and early modern grimoires. The book unravels these texts' mythical, etymological, magical, and religious meanings, and draws out their astrological correspondences. The author shows how the spirit entities featured in these Goetic grimoires can be best understood by studying the celestial nature apparent in the ancient concept of the daimon and through an extensive study of 93 of spirits featured in medieval and renaissance texts. The book also explores how traditional Judeo-Christian religion ultimately demonised such expressions due to their polytheistic roots and made punishable by death any attempts to reconnect with them. The nature of this work is strongly influenced by the author's own magical practices, but its presentation does not resort to subjective or personal experiences, having a style that is more formal and research-based.




Cosmic Science


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This book is an exhilarating journey through the realms of space science and astronomy, uncovering the universe's mysteries and humanity's unending pursuit of cosmic understanding. Beginning with an exploration of astronomy's historical roots and pivotal breakthroughs, it showcases our enduring fascination with the stars. The book then delves into the formation of the universe, tracing the narrative of the Big Bang and the evolution of celestial bodies. It offers insights into the composition of the cosmos, revealing the elements and dark matter shaping galaxies and stars. It also navigates the complexities of spacetime and gravity, leading to the concept of black holes, wormholes, and time travel. It also takes through humanity's cosmic endeavors, from satellites to Mars missions. The book envisions the colonization of Mars, considers its challenges, and explores the future of space exploration, inspiring readers to dream beyond boundaries.




Open Source Linux? Web Programming


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Programming Internet applications involves a complicated mishmash of technologies, and requires high performance computing. This books seeks to enable readers to take advantage of emerging technology. Linux Web Scripts guides readers step-by-step through integrating various opensource Linux programming tools necessary to create first-class Internet applications. Expert examples enable real-time collaboration and interaction using Web technology.




The Institutional Dictionary of Astronism


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The Institutional Dictionary of Astronism is the cumulation of receptions between Cometan and the astronomical world during the Founding era (2013-2021). The publication of this very first full-length Institutional Dictionary of Astronism represents eight years of the development of Astronism from its inception to how it stands today in 2021. The publication of this dictionary also encapsulates Astronism exactly as it exists now and how Cometan conceives it by the end of the Founding era. This dictionary and its contents capture what Astronism is now for posterity to look back on how this astronomical belief system will change as time progresses. Many of the words and definitions of this dictionary will alter as we enter the Establishment era and Astronism continues its progression in becoming world religion. However, what will not ever change is Cometan’s absolute devotion to the stars of the night sky and his discovery of their secrets through his receptions, personal inspirations, and his overall relationship with The Great Cosmos. Covering all the major Astronist beliefs, practices, cultural elements, theories, branches of study, and historical events, A Dictionary of Astronism, also known as the Institutional Dictionary of Astronism, is published by the Astronist Institution through its subsidiary, Astral Publishing, to commemorate the end of the era of The Founding of Astronism. The Founding of Astronism began exactly eight years on 1st July 2013 which sparked Cometan's ideations and indrucies and which afforded him the insight, knowledge, and vision to found a new religious movement, philosophy, spirituality and political ideology. As The Founding of Astronism, also simply known as the Founding era, comes to an end, the Astronist Institution wants to acknowledge the fundamental importance of this year period of the history of Astronism and to the wider history of religion, philosophy and spirituality as a whole. The Dictionary of Astronism immortalises that commemorative spirit by providing thousands of definition entries of Astronist terms that have been authorised by Astronist Institution scholars for dissemination worldwide. This dictionary captures the most up-to-date understanding of what Astronism is and how it as a whole and its component parts should be defined. Enjoy this dictionary that emblematises Astronism and how this new religion has so far developed.




Gaia Matrix


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Eternal Testament


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Embark on a transformative odyssey through the pages of the "Eternal Testament," a profound exploration penned by the visionary His Holiness Sri Yogi Akshay Bhat. This timeless work transcends the boundaries of conventional understanding, inviting readers into the sacred corridors of cosmic consciousness. At the heart of this extraordinary testament lies a cosmic narrative—a tapestry woven with threads of interconnectedness, love, and the eternal quest for truth. His Holiness, a beacon of cosmic wisdom, serves as a guiding light, leading readers on a pilgrimage through the boundless realms of existence. The "Eternal Testament" is more than a book; it is a sanctuary for seekers and believers alike. It beckons the reader to transcend ordinary perceptions, inviting contemplation of the mysteries that dance at the edges of our understanding. This testament is a living entity—a dialogue between the finite and the infinite, an exploration of the cosmic dance that governs the universe. As you turn the pages, immerse yourself in the profound teachings that echo through the cosmic corridors. This book does not seek to confine; it seeks to liberate. It is an invitation to peer beyond the veils of illusion, to glimpse the eternal truths resonating in the core of your being. The "Eternal Testament" is a source of inspiration, contemplation, and transformation. It serves as a guide toward enlightenment, stirring the depths of the soul and igniting the flame of cosmic consciousness within each reader. Unity, eternity, and divinity form the foundation of this sacred journey, resonating in every word and guiding the reader into the eternal rhythm of existence. This book is not just a testament; it is an experience—a cosmic journey that transcends time and space. Join His Holiness Sri Yogi Akshay Bhat on this sacred pilgrimage, and let the "Eternal Testament" be your companion in the exploration of the infinite realms of cosmic wisdom.




The Internet and the Madonna


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In 1994, a devout Catholic woman from Vermont began having religious visions and hearing the voice of the Virgin Mary. To spread word about her mystical experiences, she turned to the Internet. As Paolo Apolito records here, she is only one of many people who use the Web as a tool of religious devotion. Every day, thousands of Catholics - from I...