It has become a commonplace that "images" were central to the twentieth century and that their role will be even more powerful in the twenty-first. But what is an image and what can an image be? "Releasing the Image" understands images as something beyond mere representations of things. Releasing images from that function, it shows them to be self-referential and self-generative, and in this way capable of producing forms of engagement beyond spectatorship and subjectivity. This understanding of images owes much to phenomenology--the work of Husserl, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty--and to Gilles Deleuze's post-phenomenological work. The essays included here cover historical periods from the Romantic era to the present and address a range of topics, from Cezanne's painting, to images in poetry, to contemporary audiovisual art. They reveal the aesthetic, ethical, and political stakes of the project of releasing images and provoke new ways of engaging with embodiment, agency, history, and technology.

It has become a commonplace that "images" were central to the twentieth century and that their role will be even more powerful in the twenty-first. But what is an image and what can an image be? "Releasing the Image" understands images as something beyond mere representations of things. Releasing images from that function, it shows them to be self-referential and self-generative, and in this way capable of producing forms of engagement beyond spectatorship and subjectivity. This understanding of images owes much to phenomenology--the work of Husserl, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty--and to Gilles Deleuze's post-phenomenological work. The essays included here cover historical periods from the Romantic era to the present and address a range of topics, from Cezanne's painting, to images in poetry, to contemporary audiovisual art. They reveal the aesthetic, ethical, and political stakes of the project of releasing images and provoke new ways of engaging with embodiment, agency, history, and technology.

Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was described by Paul Ricoeur as 'the greatest of the French phenomenologists'. The new essays in this volume examine the full scope of Merleau-Ponty's philosophy, from his central and abiding concern with the nature of perception and the bodily constitution of intentionality to his reflections on science, nature, art, history, and politics. The authors explore the historical origins and context of his thought as well as its continuing relevance to contemporary work in phenomenology, philosophy of mind, cognitive science, biology, art criticism and political and social theory. What emerges is a fresh image of Merleau-Ponty as a deep and original thinker whose philosophical importance has been underestimated, in part owing to the influence of intellectual movements such as existentialism and structuralism, into which his work could not be easily assimilated. New readers will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Merleau-Ponty currently available.

Rethinking Elementary Education collects the finest writing about elementary school life and learning from 25 years of Rethinking Schools magazine. The articles in this collection offer practical insights about how to integrate the teaching of content with a social justice lens, seek wisdom from students and their families, and navigate stifling tests and mandates. Teachers and parents will find both inspiration and hope in these pages.

Small Brand America II follows up the first book by examining 25 more companies taking on much larger competitors on the playing field of grocer's shelves. Despite all of the odds being stacked against them, and competing in an arena designed to offer an advantage to the megabrands, there are small companies which still manage to not only survive, but thrive. The Small Brand America series not only looks at the brands from the perspective of the product, but the people behind them as well. With a read of Small Brand America II, you walk away with not only a greater appreciation of these small brands, but the people behind them as well. The following companies are profiled in Small Brand America II: Aiko Pops (aikopops.com) * Anarchy in a Jar (anarchyinajar.com) * Brooklyn Salsa (bksalsa.com) * Bobby Sue's Nuts (bobbysuesnuts.com) * Casa Visco (casavisco.com) * Catskill Provisions (catskillprovisions.com) * Daisy Flour (daisyflour.com) * Dave's Gourmet, Inc. (davesgourmet.com) * Denver Bacon Company (denverbacon.com) * Fatman's Beef Jerky (fatmansbeefjerky.com) * Great Divide Brewing Co. (greatdivide.com) * Gus' Pretzels (guspretzels.com) * Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. (hancockgourmetlobster.com) * Hilary's Eat Well (hilaryseatwell.com) * James Gang BBQ Company (jamesgangbbq.com) * Jonboy Caramels (jonboycaramels.com) * Mystic Pizza (mysticpizza.com) * Rockerbox Garlic (rockerboxgarlic.com) * Sarkisian Coffee (sarkisiancoffee.com) * Sun Valley Mustard (sunvalleymustard.com) * Symple Foods (symplefoods.com) * Tennessee Gourmet (tngourmetsauce.com) * Theodent (theodent.com) * Three Twins Ice Cream (threetwinsicecream.com) * Unpfront Foods (upfrontfoods.com)

Life with the Akester takes you through the journey of a son when he loses his beloved father (Larry "Akester" Akley) very unexpectedly to a heart attack. Author Steve Akley takes us through the darkest emotions following this family tragedy and how he begins the healing process of grief in an unexpected way. The book is broken in to two distinct parts. The first part walks the reader through the process Steve went through told via first-person narrative. The reader sees the perspective of Steve who begins to establish his "new normal," as he states, via a series of happenstance events in his life. The second part of the book Steve savors the good times with his father by sharing some of the truly funny moments from his life. It was an ongoing family source of non-stop laughs to reiterate the unbelievable capers Steve's father got himself in. Whether it was bathroom humor, public humiliation or a completely head-scratching decision, the Akester always kept his family and friends in stitches with his hijinks. Prepare yourself to laugh out loud as you read the unique moments only the Akester could have gotten himself into The end result is a loving tribute to a father by a son who can't have another moment with his father, but can relish his life by sharing his story.

Small Brand America III follows up the first two books in the series by examining 25 more companies taking on much larger competitors on the playing field of grocer's shelves. Each of the companies featured in this edition is based out of Hawaii. In our 50th state, they face the additional obstacles of higher costs and the challenges of being separated from the U.S. Mainland by the Pacific Ocean. Despite all of the adversity and challenges they face, there are still companies thriving in the Aloha State and Small Brand America III - Special Hawaii Edition takes a look at them. The Small Brand America series not only looks at the brands from the perspective of the product, but the people behind them as well. With a read of Small Brand America III, you walk away with not only a greater appreciation of these small brands, but the people behind them as well. The following companies are profiled in Small Brand America III - Special Hawaii Edition: Adoboloco (adoboloco.com) * Akamai Juice Company (akamaijuice.com) * Aloha Spice (alohaspice.com) * Anahola Granola (anaholagranola.com) * Aunty Liliko'i (auntylilikoi.com) * Da Secret Sauce (dasecretsauce.com) * Govinda's Fresh Juice (govindasjuice.com) * Haliimaile Distilling Company (haliimailedistilling.com) * Hamakua Mushrooms (hamakuamushrooms.com) * Hawaii's Special (hawaiisspecial.com) * Hula Daddy Kona Coffee (huladaddy.com) * Island Distillers (islanddistillers.com) * Koloa Rum (koloarum.com) * Kona Natural Soap Company (konanaturalsoapcompany.com) * Maui Brewing Co. (mauibrewingco.com) * Maui Dog Treats (dogtreatsmaui.com) * Maui's Winery (mauiwine.com) * Minato's Hawaii (minatohawaiiangift.com) * Molokai Meli (realhawaiianhoney.com) * North Shore Goodies (northshoregoodies.net) * Original Hawaiian Chocolate (ohcf.us) * Sea Salts of Hawaii (seasaltsofhawaii.com) * Shaka Pops (shakapopsmaui.com) * Surfing Goat Dairy (surfinggoatdairy.com) * Tropical Dreams Ice Cream (tropicaldreamsicecream.com)

Small Brand America tells the stories of tiny companies, and the individuals behind them, competing in the grocery industry. Despite the odds stacked against them, companies like the ones featured in Small Brand America take on the large, nationally known "megabrands" and try to go beyond simply carving a niche in the market; they are attempting to break the stranglehold the larger companies have on the stores and buying consumers to become a household name in their own right. Small Brand America The Cookbook features recipes from the companies profiled in the original book. The idea for a cookbook came from a bonus section author Steve Akley had planned in Small Brand America. Noticing that many smaller companies were utilizing recipes as a way to connect to consumers, Steve began asking the individuals he was interviewing for his book to send him some recipes. Soon the volume of recipes had equaled the size-and-scope of his original book. Not wanting to have a "bonus section" as big as the stories in his original book, he quickly realized he needed to create a second book. Released together, Small Brand America and Small Brand America The Cookbook are companion pieces but can be enjoyed mutually exclusive of each other. The following companies share their recipes in Small Brand America The Cookbook: Alaskan Brewing Company - alaskanbeer.com Anderson's Maple Syrup - andersonmaplesyrup.com Atlanta Honey Company - atlantahoneycompany.com Berkshire Cheese - berkshirecheese.com Bove's Pasta Sauce - boves.com Brother Bru-Bru's - brobrubru.com CBS Foods, Inc. - chefbigshake.com Des Moines Bacon Company - desmoinesbaconcompany.com Dogtown Pizza - dogtownpizza.com Great Lakes Distillery - greatlakesdistillery.com Hillcrest Ranch Sunol - hillcrestranch.com Idaho Candy Company - idahospud.com Jimmy's Salad Dressing - jimmysdressing.com Jones Potato Chip Company - joneschips.com Mercer's Dairy - mercersdairy.com Mr. G's Hawaii-Style Teriyaki - mrgsteriyaki.com The Nashville Jam Company - thenashvillejamsco.com

Changing buying habits in the grocery business is extremely difficult. Consumers tend to be loyal to the brands they have always bought, often simply because they have always bought them. These well known "megabrands" are able to continue their dominance, not only because consumers are loyal, but they have also helped in establishing the manner in which a product is brought to market. These "rules of engagement," while a great expense for the large brands, really help them in shutting out competition before they even begin. Startup companies face such challenges as: the need to spend hundreds of thousands, if not millions, on advertising, product placement in the stores and even "slotting fees" to get into the warehouses supplying the stores. Small Brand America tells the stories of tiny companies, and the individuals behind them, competing in the grocery industry. Despite the odds stacked against them, companies like the ones featured in Small Brand America take on the megabrands and try to go beyond simply carving a niche in the market; they are attempting to break the stranglehold the larger companies have on the stores and buying consumers to become a household name in their own right. The book walks you through the stories of companies and individuals that have figured a way to establish success via hard work, creativity and perhaps a little luck. The end result is the fascinating, and often surprising, stories of these unique companies. The following companies are profiled in Small Brand America: 3 Monkeys Mustard - 3monkeysmustard.com Alaskan Brewing Company - alaskanbeer.com Anderson's Maple Syrup - andersonmaplesyrup.com Atlanta Honey Company - atlantahoneycompany.com Berkshire Cheese - berkshirecheese.com Bove's Pasta Sauce - boves.com Brother Bru-Bru's - brobrubru.com CBS Foods, Inc. - chefbigshake.com Des Moines Bacon Company - desmoinesbaconcompany.com Dogtown Pizza - dogtownpizza.com Great Lakes Distillery - greatlakesdistillery.com Hillcrest Ranch Sunol - hillcrestranch.com Hudson Henry Baking Company - hudsonhenrybakingcompany.com Idaho Candy Company - idahospud.com Jackson Hole Soda Company - jacksonholesoda.com Jimmy's Salad Dressing - jimmysdressing.com Jones Potato Chip Company - joneschips.com Mercer's Dairy - mercersdairy.com Metropolis Coffee - metropoliscoffee.com Mr. G's Hawaii-Style Teriyaki - mrgsteriyaki.com The Nashville Jam Company - thenashvillejamsco.com Portlandia Foods (Portland Ketchup) - portlandiafoods.com Sticky Toffee Pudding Company - sticktoffeepuddingcompany.com Umpqua Oats - umpquaoats.com Verve, Inc. (Glee Gum) - gleegum.com

This book provides ways for air traffic managers to better address airport capacity uncertainty in the airspace system. In particular, it discusses decision-making algorithms under uncertainty in ground delay programs (GDPs) for a single destination airport. The book proposes methods to model stochasticity in GDP operations and mechanisms to respond to conditions dynamically such that the overall system performance is optimized. The single airport ground holding problem with capacity uncertainty is modeled using two approaches: multi-stage stochastic integer programs with probabilistic capacity scenario trees and sequential decision dynamic programs with Markov capacity evolution processes. The stochastic programs require scenarios that depict capacity evolutions. Methodologies are introduced for generating and using scenario trees from empirical data. The challenge for the dynamic programs lies in the computational load for solving large-scale problems due to the curse of dimensionality. We present computational strategies to manage the complexity. In this book, we also discuss the mathematical relationship between the models and analyze their performance in a real-world setting.