Author : Hannah Höch
Publisher :
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 32,2 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Photography
ISBN :
Here, in the first comprehensive survey of her work by an American museum, authors Peter Boswell, Maria Makela, and Carolyn Lanchner survey the full scope of Hoch's half-century of experimentation in photomontage - from her politically charged early works and intimate psychological portraits of the Weimar era to her later forays into surrealism and abstraction.
Author : Michael Morton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 35,76 MB
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476756848
“A devastating and infuriating book, more astonishing than any legal thriller by John Grisham” (The New York Times) about a young father who spent twenty-five years in prison for a crime he did not commit…and his eventual exoneration and return to life as a free man. On August 13, 1986, just one day after his thirty-second birthday, Michael Morton went to work at his usual time. By the end of the day, his wife Christine had been savagely bludgeoned to death in the couple’s bed—and the Williamson County Sherriff’s office in Texas wasted no time in pinning her murder on Michael, despite an absolute lack of physical evidence. Michael was swiftly sentenced to life in prison for a crime he had not committed. He mourned his wife from a prison cell. He lost all contact with their son. Life, as he knew it, was over. Drawing on his recollections, court transcripts, and more than 1,000 pages of personal journals he wrote in prison, Michael recounts the hidden police reports about an unidentified van parked near his house that were never pursued; the bandana with the killer’s DNA on it, that was never introduced in court; the call from a neighboring county reporting the attempted use of his wife’s credit card, which was never followed up on; and ultimately, how he battled his way through the darkness to become a free man once again. “Even for readers who may feel practically jaded about stories of injustice in Texas—even those who followed this case closely in the press—could do themselves a favor by picking up Michael Morton’s new memoir…It is extremely well-written [and] insightful” (The Austin Chronicle). Getting Life is an extraordinary story of unfathomable tragedy, grave injustice, and the strength and courage it takes to find forgiveness.
Author : Todays Doggy
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,79 MB
Release : 2023-06
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781395862275
Create those memorable moments with this unique and very challenging milestone book - the first of it's kind. Use props in order to set the stage for each photo. Have family and friends get involved in the fun. Share your photos with friends, family and communities, and enjoy welcoming feedback. Good luck with your journey and have a great time. Enjoy!
Author : John Noltner
Publisher : Self Publisher
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 23,89 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Peace
ISBN : 9780615530680
In a world that often asks us to consider the things that can separate us...whether that is race, politics or ethnicity...A Peace of My Mind explores the common humanity that unites us. "A Peace of My Mind" is a 120-page book that features the b&w portraits and personal stories of 55 individuals who answer the simple question, "What does peace mean to you?" Since 2009, Noltner has photographed and interviewed Holocaust survivors, refugees, political leaders, artists, homeless individuals, and others, asking them to reveal what peace means to them, how they work towards it in their lives and what obstacles they encounter along the way. The result is a stunning and heart-felt collection that acknowledges the challenges we face as a society, yet builds hope through the inspiring stories of people committed to peaceful tomorrows.
Author : Ron Becker
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 22,35 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0813536898
Drawing on political and cultural indicators to explain the sudden upsurge of gay material on prime-time network television in the 1990s, this book brings together analysis of relevant Supreme Court rulings, media coverage of gay rights battles, debates about multiculturalism, concerns over political correctness, and more.
Author : David Hare
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 23,6 MB
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0571366090
Covid-19 seems to be a sort of dirty bomb, thrown into the body to cause havoc. On the same day that the UK government finally made the first of two decisive interventions that led to a conspicuously late lockdown, David Hare contracted Covid-19. Nobody seemed to know much about it then, and many doctors are not altogether sure they know much more today. Suffering a pageant of apparently random symptoms, Hare recalls the delirium of his illness, which mixed with fear, dream, honest medicine and dishonest politics to create a monologue of furious urgency and power.
Author : Nan Alexander Doyal
Publisher :
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 11,34 MB
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Criminals
ISBN : 9780997320305
Dig Where You Are is about seven remarkable men and women who have solved some of the biggest challenges facing our societies today. From the slums of Mumbai, the villages of Tibet and northeast Thailand, the inner cities of Philadelphia and San Francisco, and a ghetto outside Stockholm, Dig Where You Are tells of an artist, a surgeon, a teacher, a criminologist, an economist, a community organizer and a general physician each of whom saw a way beyond suffering and injustice, took responsibility for the wellbeing of others and ended up transforming lives and communities across the world. Who are they and how did they do it? These are the stories of everyday people armed with a belief in the potential of others, a passion to change things for the better and a healthy dose of grit and persistence. Their lives are an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference but is not sure how to start. They remind us that it is small groups of committed and caring people-not large institutions and governments-who really change the world. Book jacket.
Author : Robin Yocum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 33,75 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1951627598
A new political thriller from the author of bestselling novel The Essay. Lester Yates is the notorious Egypt Valley Strangler, one of the country’s most prolific serial killers. Or, is he? Yates is two months from his date with the executioner when Ohio Attorney General Hutch Van Buren is presented with evidence that could exonerate him. But Yates is a political pawn, and forces exist that don’t want him exonerated, regardless of the evidence. To do so could derail presidential aspirations and change the national political landscape. Yates’ execution will clear a wide political path for many influential people, including Van Buren, who must battle both the clock and a political machine of which he is a part. Robin Yocum has been compared with E. Annie Proulx for his authenticity of place, and Elmore Leonard for his well-laid plots and perfect pacing. Arcade is thrilled to publish The Sacrifice of Lester Yates, which is Yocum at his best: suspenseful, political, and smart.
Author : Robert Serpell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 22,84 MB
Release : 2005-01-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780521772020
Literacy is one of the most highly valued cultural resources of contemporary American society, yet far too many children in the nation's cities leave school without becoming sufficiently literate. This book reports the results of a five-year longitudinal study in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, tracing literacy development from pre-kindergarten through third-grade for a sample of children from low and middle income families of European and African heritage. The authors examined the intimate culture of each child's home, defined by a confluence of parental beliefs, recurrent activities, and interactive processes, in relation to children's literacy competencies. Also examined were teacher beliefs and practices, and connections between home and school. With its broad-based consideration of the contexts of early literacy development, the book makes an important contribution to understanding how best to facilitate attainment of literacy for children from diverse backgrounds.
Author : Melainie Rogers
Publisher :
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 19,30 MB
Release : 2020-01-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781674393186
In an effort to continue educating teens, families and the general population about the dangers of diet culture, I have brought together nearly 150 experts and advocates to create 'Redefining Wellness,' a free downloadable resource that provides information on living happier, healthier lives without an emphasis on weight loss. The main goal of the 'Redefining Wellness' e-Book is to provide people of all genders, racial and ethnic identities, nationalities and documentation status, abilities, sizes, and socioeconomic backgrounds with reliable information that focuses on wellness, not weight loss. What's Inside?How to deal with the pressures of social mediaHow to stay mindful and take care of yourselfMoving your body joyfully (not to burn calories!) Information on eating disorder symptoms Recovery tips for those struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating habitsLearn why diets don't workIdentify Diet Culture and fight itTips to let go of the Diet MentalityAll about Intuitive EatingWhat Weight Stigma & Fatphobia areBenefits of the Health at Every Size approachHow to accept your body as it isTips on finding self-worth outside of appearancePLUSLists of resources to help you on your journey to true wellnessAND a ton of information specifically curated for parents, guardians & caretakers! ALL proceeds of the Redefining Wellness Guide are donated to Project HEAL, a nonprofit organization that works diligently to break down barriers to care at all stages of the treatment and recovery experience for those with eating disorders. They are committed to ensuring better health for all people with eating disorders. They help people in recovery to get the clinical care they need, connect with a community of people who know what they're going through, and have developed gold standard programs in peer support and health insurance navigation with a network of 100,000+ people across 40 chapters worldwide."Redefining Wellness is about reclaiming the idea that health and weight are not necessarily dependent upon one another. Dieting behavior often increases the risk of developing poor body image, lower self-esteem, and disordered eating behaviors. The hope is that the guide promotes teens to identify, challenge and reject diet culture, decreasing their risk of developing an eating disorder."-- BALANCE FOUNDER MELAINIE ROGERS
