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Deeply rooted in personal and regional history, David
Middleton's The Fiddler of Driskill Hill celebrates a particular
place and the universal human experience. While evoking distinctive
Louisiana landscapes, both north and south, these poems address the
great philosophical and theological questions of the ages. In the
title poem, a mysterious fiddler climbs Driskill Hill -- the
highest point of elevation in Louisiana -- under the cover of
darkness to practice his craft: "I sing what is and ought to be /
And will until I die: // For that's what bow and strings are for, /
To raise things up in song / Between The Fall and Paradise / And
urge the world along."
Other poems contemplate loneliness and loss -- a father mourning
the death of his ten-year-old daughter, a soldier's recollections
of war, and a woman who, in bidding farewell to the only home she
and her husband ever owned, says that she "Must walk one final time
these rooms I share / With ghosts that speak and breathe in
memory's breathless air." This collection reflects on the agrarian
way of life, southern historical events, family, racial
reconciliation, the relation between language and things, becoming
and being a poet, and the experience of tragedy, death, and
love.
Spectacular views of Oregon's rocky coastline and the scenic
driving routes that pass through it make it a favorite destination
for amateur and professional photographers alike. This book tells
you exactly where to go and how to go about shooting these
"picture-perfect" places, so that you don't need to actually be a
professional to take great photos.
Lively descriptions of each place are accompanied by directions
and detailed maps for how to get there, plus information on
seasonal timing, places to eat and stay, and other photo
opportunities to explore along Oregon's coast. Also included is an
appendices featuring the authors' favorite places to photograph and
tips on digital photography. Packed with helpful tips for amateur
and professionals alike, this book should be in the camera bag of
every photographer who seeks to capture Oregon's stunning coastal
beauty.
On May 18, 1605, George Waymouth, captain of the English ship
Archangel, anchored in the lee of Monhegan Island, finding shelter
from a three-day storm. Putting ashore, the crew found fresh water
to drink, wood to burn, and lobsters aplenty in the shoreline
rocks. Today, lobstering and lobstermen are American icons of
rugged individualism, and their way of life has enlivened and
colored the countless bays and coves of New England. The Lobstering
Life puts readers in the boats, on the docks, in the bars, and in
the lives of the men and women who pull "bugs" from the sea to
sustain a cussedly independent, much admired way of life. Not since
Peter Matthiessen's bestselling Men's Lives has this trade been so
vibrantly brought to life.
This book brings together contributions from researchers within various social science disciplines who seek to redefine the methods and topics that constitute the study of work. They investigate work activity in ways that do not reduce it to a "psychology" of individual cognition or to a "sociology" of societal structures and communication. A key theme in the material is the relationship between theory and practice. Mindful practices and communicative interaction are examined as situated issues at work in the reproduction of communities of practice in a variety of settings including: courts of law, computer software design, the piloting of airliners, the coordination of air traffic control, and traffic management in underground railway systems.
Profoundly challenging the traditional view of memory as the product and property of individual minds, Collective Remembering investigates remembering and forgetting as socially constituted activities. The authors argue that individuals account for and understand their memories through the concepts, stories, and stereotypes that have been acquired within the parameters of their sociocultural heritage. Collective Remembering explores the ways communities, families, other groups, cultures, and organizations are created, sustained, and transformed. Also examined are the ways in which what is to be remembered--or forgotten--can become rhetorically and ideologically interpreted to account for the past, present, and future of social life. The social character of memory is a focus of growing interest across a range of disciplines including psychology, sociology, communication, history, and anthropology. Collective Remembering makes an important contribution to this emerging debate. "I found each of the chapters in Collective Remembering to offer new phenomena to study and new ways of examining problems that are just now being articulated. This text should be read by anyone interested in the study of memory, since it will challenge any preconceived notions about the nature and uses of memory and remembering." --Semiotica "The authors have brilliantly described a wide range of phenomena that fall under the heading of collective remembering, but perhaps even more importantly, they have challenged many of the theoretical constructs and boundaries of contemporary social science. It is a major accomplishment and will be looked upon for years as being well ahead of its time." --James V. Wertsch, Clark University "Taken together these essays are the freshest and most promising approach I have seen to begin to map the features we are likely to find in this terrain." --Davis Thelan, Editor, The Journal of American History "Includes many interesting examples of how memories for past events are socially negotiated and in some cases politically manipulated." --The Psychologist "A good study by Michael Billig on 'ideology and the British Royal family.' . . . A splendid study by Barry Schwartz on the making, or re-making, of Abraham Lincoln's reputation. . . . Michael Schudson also contributes as engaging piece on American presidential reputations. . . . A third equally valuable and stimulating contribution is David Bakhurst's account of 'social memory in Soviet thought.' . . . The study of memory, as a social and political phenomenon, is one of the most exciting areas of current work. The collection of essays under review makes a useful addition to this literature." --The Sociological Review
From barns and quaint villages to vibrantly colored forests and
peaks covered with pristine snow, tourists flock from around the
world to photograph Vermont's beauty. Now, a nationally recognized
outdoor photographer tells you exactly where to go and how to go
about shooting those "picture perfect" moments. Directions,
seasonal timing, as well as specific photographic tips accompany
each site location. Whether you want to capture close-up images of
native wildflowers or shoot that famous old gen-ral store,
Middleton will take you where you need to go. Additional tips on
digital photography make this a book for every tourist's camera
bag.
When your own photographs of the gorgeous places you visit can t
quite match what you have seen a breathtaking coastline, a
boulevard bustling with character, or iconic and famous monuments
you ll want to take home a memento to capture the depth and
substance of your experience. Now you can. Introducing a new series
of beautiful photographic essays that let you relive or see for the
first time through an artist s eye the jagged vistas of the Maine
coast; the gardens, malls, and iconic edifices of our nation s
capital; and the majestic purples of Oregon s coast. The Memories
series aims to celebrate the beauty and unique character of those
destinations in America that are simply unforgettable."
From dramatic rocky beaches and austere lighthouses to quiet
harbors filled with lobster boats, tourists flock from around the
world to photograph Maine's coastline. This book, written by two
veteran photographers, tells you exactly where to go and how to go
about shooting these "picture-perfect" places. Directions to each
site (including detailed maps), seasonal timing, places to eat and
stay, and photographic tips accompany each site location, in
addition to appendices featuring the authors' favorite places to
photograph and tips on digital photography. Whether you want to
capture close-up images of seaside flora and fauna or an old
lobster boat to create your own postcard, this book will take you
where you need to go.
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