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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
In Crossing Bar Lines: The Politics and Practices of Black Musical
Space James Gordon Williams reframes the nature and purpose of jazz
improvisation to illuminate the cultural work being done by five
creative musicians between 2005 and 2019. The political thought of
five African American improvisers-trumpeters Terence Blanchard and
Ambrose Akinmusire, drummers Billy Higgins and Terri Lyne
Carrington, and pianist Andrew Hill-is documented through
insightful, multilayered case studies that make explicit how these
musicians articulate their positionality in broader society.
Informed by Black feminist thought, these case studies unite around
the theory of Black musical space that comes from the lived
experiences of African Americans as they improvise through daily
life. The central argument builds upon the idea of space-making and
the geographic imagination in Black Geographies theory. Williams
considers how these musicians interface with contemporary social
movements like Black Lives Matter, build alternative institutional
models that challenge gender imbalance in improvisation culture,
and practice improvisation as joyful affirmation of Black value and
mobility. Both Terence Blanchard and Ambrose Akinmusire innovate
musical strategies to address systemic violence. Billy Higgins's
performance is discussed through the framework of breath to
understand his politics of inclusive space. Terri Lyne Carrington
confronts patriarchy in jazz culture through her Social Science
music project. The work of Andrew Hill is examined through the
context of his street theory, revealing his political stance on
performance and pedagogy. All readers will be elevated by this
innovative and timely book that speaks to issues that continue to
shape the lives of African Americans today.
Habermas and Rawls are two heavyweights of social and political
philosophy, and they are undoubtedly the two most written about
(and widely read) authors in this field. However, there has not
been much informed and interesting work on the points of
intersection between their projects, partly because their work
comes from different traditions-roughly the European tradition of
social and political theory and the Anglo-American analytic
tradition of political philosophy. In this volume, contributors
re-examine the Habermas-Rawls dispute with an eye toward the ways
in which the dispute can cast light on current controversies about
political philosophy more broadly. Moreover, the volume will cover
a number of other salient issues on which Habermas and Rawls have
interesting and divergent views, such as the political role of
religion and international justice.
National parks and protected areas offer a wealth of ecological and
social contributions or services to humans and life on earth. This
book describes the strengths of national parks and protected areas
in different parts of Europe and North America and the challenges
to the full realization of their goals. It shows that they are
useful not only in conserving rare species and biodiversity, but
also in protecting water supply and other resources necessary to
tourism and to economic and social development generally. Ideas and
information on useful planning, management and decision-making
arrangements are presented, and research needs are identified.
Habermas and Rawls are two heavyweights of social and political
philosophy, and they are undoubtedly the two most written about
(and widely read) authors in this field. However, there has not
been much informed and interesting work on the points of
intersection between their projects, partly because their work
comes from different traditions roughly the European tradition of
social and political theory and the Anglo-American analytic
tradition of political philosophy. In this volume, contributors
re-examine the Habermas-Rawls dispute with an eye toward the ways
in which the dispute can cast light on current controversies about
political philosophy more broadly. Moreover, the volume will cover
a number of other salient issues on which Habermas and Rawls have
interesting and divergent views, such as the political role of
religion and international justice.
The definitive new guide on healing trauma and taming our triggers,
by Harvard-trained-Psychiatrist and pioneer of mind-body medicine,
Doctor James Gordon. Trauma comes to all of us, through grief or
from a painful experience; even if our symptoms do not reach that
of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, the consequences can be
devastating. The good news is that there are self-care tools to
help us face the storm, heal our traumas and become healthier and
more whole than ever before because of them. In Transforming
Trauma, Doctor Gordon equips readers with the first evidence-based
program to reverse the effects of trauma on our bodies and minds
that he has used to support thousands of people across the world
who have suffered - from Syrian refugees and 9/11 survivors to
everyday people with emotional or physical illness. Doctor Gordon
believes that any challenge can be overcome once you have the right
techniques - he will show us how to recognise our triggers
step-by-step - those words, actions, perceptions that in some way
resemble a past trauma - and let them become our teachers, so we
can finally realise that that is then and this is now and in turn,
open the door for freedom from our past and a fresh route for hope,
purpose and love. 'This is the book on trauma treatment I've been
waiting for' - Dr Andrew Weil, New York Times bestselling author +
Professor of Medicine 'This book could give you back your life in
unimaginable ways, it will inspire you to say 'yes' to the
seemingly inconceivable and impossible' - Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Stars (Paperback)
Robert H. Baker, Herbert S. Zim; Revised by Mark R Chartrand; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving
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R220
R184
Discovery Miles 1 840
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Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including:
· Charts of the major constellations
· Tables to help locate the planets
· Up-to-date explanations of meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects
Stars is ideal for classroom use.
Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.
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