"On the Gaze: Dubai and Its New Cosmopolitanisms engages with the spectacular growth of the city of Dubai, a once small but busy Arabian Gulf town known for its pearl divers and fishing trade. Author Adrianne Kalfopoulou follows the changes of the town, an informal British Protectorate, like the cluster of coastal sheikhdoms that included Oman and Abu Dhabi, known as the Trucial States for the protective treaties signed with the United Kingdom, Dubai became one of the seven Arab states which formed the UAE (United Arab Emirates) in 1971. The Gulf town of the 1950s expanded notably during the reign of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1968-1990), whose foresightedness and risk-taking acuity were seminal in securing key infrastructure projects such as the expansion of the Dubai Creek harbor and the Jebel Ali port that transformed the town into a regional trade hub, building the foundation for today's commercial attractions as much as the optics of its spectacular skyline of architectural wonders. Uniquely, today's nexus of twenty-first century cosmopolitanisms caters to all manner of the gaze"-- "ON THE GAZE is an exploration of cosmopolitanism and its 21st-century manifestation in Dubai. "What do I see? Neon contours of a building at night. A near-empty walkway with a flashing monitor that reads: "Dubai Digital Park"; in the morning I see a concrete expanse of flat apartment rooftops amidst a humid, sand-infused horizon, the steaming heat of the desert temperature in August. Plasma screens along a walkway show various scenes of people eating, exercising, shopping, the only people I see. I am inan area called Silicon Oasis. Dubai, a city where 70% of the world is within an 8-hour plane flight from its airport, was built to represent the geographical factuality of its being a crossroads between East and West. A contemporary city of spectacle andthe spectacular, it caters to all manner of the gaze"-- What does it mean to be cosmopolitan? To be a crossroads, a gathering place, a center for world commerce? Explore the meaning of Dubai as a nation-state at the corssroads of the world, gathering people together from around the world. Much like Syros in ancient Greece was once at the center of world commerce, Dubai has evolved into a twenty-first-century nexus for new cosmopolitanisms. Both as a port and desert city, Adrianne Kalfopoulou imagines how Dubai has projected itself onto these screens as an idea for the future and the present. By exploring the development of Dubai both through the lens of philosophers like Baudrillard and his hyperreal as well as by digging into the city s history, from its disastrous collapse as a pearl-diving mecca through its complex evolution into a member of the United Arab Emirates. On The Gaze: Dubai and it s new Cosmopolitanisms fleshes out the story of Dubai, revealing it through multiple gazes. Kalfopoulou s fantastic writing and inward searching brings readers along as as she examines what Dubai means to her, to the Arab world, and to the world as a whole. We follow Kalfopoulou s multiple gazes temporal, abstract, theore <br><br> Autorid: Adrianne Kalfopoulou <br>
Seeking wisdom and guidance from the expansive energies of the Universe. This oracle captures the spiritual wisdom from the known universe: the individual energies, twinkling stars, greatest fiery suns, mysterious black holes, spinning galaxies, shining constellations, and all the planets great and small. Humans have always been fascinated by the night sky and the spin of the planets. The earliest cave paintings feature the stars, the sun, the moon, and constellations all woven into mythos, stories and lessons. Every day we learn a little bit more about the vastness of space. Not only are we exploring constellations, stars, planets, black holes and even whole galaxies that we now know exist, but also energies such as dark matter and new space phenomena that are now being discovered and further understood. This oracle is created by the winning combination of Stacey Demarco and Kinga Britschgi, both of whom are obsessed by space and the mythos and beauty of the stars. This card deck is perfectly created for those who have always sought the cosmos for divine guidance and inspiration. <br><br> Autorid: Stacey Demarco, Kinga Britschgi <br>
A poetic odyssey through the origins of the universe from one of Britains leading physicists.There raged a thumping cosmic ballyhoo, A manic dance a rumpus to arouse The universe: of Higgs and W, Electrons, gluons, muons, Zs and taus For centuries, poetry and science have been improbable, yet constant, bedfellows. Chaucer was an amateur astronomer; Milton broke bread with Galileo; and before turning to the arts Keats was a doctor. Meanwhile, scientific luminaries like Ada Lovelace and James Clerk Maxwell moonlighted as poets, composing verse between experiments and equations. Following in this tradition, theoretical physicist Joseph Conlon spins a dazzling intergalactic epic. Drawing on his own scientific expertise, Conlon reveals the origins of our universe, through two long-form poems The Elements and The Galaxies. Journeying from the Big Bang to the edges of our ever-expanding cosmos, Origins offers a delightful and revelatory adventure through contemporary physics. <br><br> Autorid: Joseph Conlon <br>
An astrophysicist and visual artist comprehensively illustrates the history of the universe and our position in it through the interwoven perspectives of astrophysics and art. Original. Illustrations. "In Painting the Cosmos, astrophysicist and visual artist Dr. Nia Imara comprehensively illustrates the history of the universe and our position in it through the interwoven perspectives of astrophysics and art"-- A stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and artWhat is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? In Painting the Cosmos, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it. In this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanitys ever-evolving view of nature. Richly illustrated with stunning full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the worldparticularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists, this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science, and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos. From the Big Bang to life on other planets, while also explaining the most exciting recent developments in astronomy. With Imaras guiding expertise, readers will explore: - The limits of objectivity in understanding reality - The principles that govern movement in space and the role of rhythm in the universe and art - How light functions as a storyteller - How scientists and artists help us see the invisiblefrom black holes to marginalized experiences - The possibility of life beyond our solar system, and how we define intelligence Painting the Cosmos will captivate and inspire you to see the world around you in a brand new, fascinating light where space and art are beautifully intertwined. <br><br> Autorid: Nia Imara <br>
Materialism asserts that the universe and everything within it, including ourselves, is a deterministic machine, trapped until the end of time on the rigid tracks of inviolable laws. Only the mechanisms of physics - forces, electrical charges, and so on - are consequential; nothing else matters. Experiences, such as the taste of honey, feelings, thoughts, choices: everything concerning the mind is an illusion, or is at best a useless and absurd epiphenomenon. This accessible and engagingly-written book is a serious philosophical work, giving solid reasons for rejecting materialism, and proposing an alternative metaphysical framework that is fully consistent with science. In the sensuous cosmos, our essence is that we experience the world in all its exquisite, sensual beauty and unbearable suffering. We actively participate as rational agents with authentic freedom. The future of our planet is not fully determined. Collectively we have it in our power to make it heaven (or hell), as we wish. We are a community of spiritual beings, living alongside other beings, animate and inanimate. Everything that exists is fully spiritual. We may perceive each other as physical bodies but, at our most intimate, we know that we are 'such stuff as dreams are made on.' <br><br> Autorid: Peter Ells <br>
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John Mack explored alien encounter experiences deeply, revealing a world of meaning and power that can revolutionize our understanding of who we are and our place in the cosmos. Dr. Mack suggests that such experiences reveal to us a universe which is filled with intelligence and life, though this may not always take the densely embodied form with which we are most familiar. This book brings us to the edge of material reality and beyond, shattering the boundary that has separated matter and spirit and scientific or spiritual ways of knowing. Dr. Mack asks us to move beyond the largely useless debate about whether UFOs or abductions are real in a purely material sense. He shows us the limited way that we have used ourselves in learning about the cosmos, and challenges the limitations of traditional science as a way to learn about the multi-dimensional world in which we reside. Insights about the relationship between spiritual and physical energy; trauma's role in transformation; information about the ecological crisis facing the planet and the urgency that we do something about it; the possibility that human beings are participating in the creation of some sort of interdimensional hybrid race; the expansion of human consciousness and our spiritual reawakening; and the apparent evolution of extraordinary relationships that some human beings may be developing beyond the earth plane - these are the matters this book includes.Dr. Mack demonstrates that the investigations of a skilled clinician, exploring human consciousness through in-depth conversations, can reveal to us a multidimensional, apparently intelligent, cosmos whose nature is fundamentally consistent with the discoveries of leading scientists who have been gaining knowledge primarily through exploring the physical world.
Dr. Mack asks us to move beyond the largely useless debate about whether UFOs or abductions are real in a purely material sense. He shows us the limited way that we have used ourselves in learning about the cosmos, and challenges the limitations of traditional science as a way to learn about the multi-dimensional world in which we reside.
John Mack explores alien encounter experiences, revealing a world that can revolutionize our understanding of who we are and our place in the cosmos. Dr. Mack suggests that such experiences reveal to us a universe which is filled with intelligence and life, though this may not always take the densely embodied form that we are most familiar with. <br><br> Autorid: John E. Mack <br>
Around the globe, migrant communities are being established in modern, Western societies where they are creating new, vital Pentecostal churches, worship groups, and religious communities. Among other locations, this mainly cosmopolitan movement is visible in the Norden part of Europe, dramatically changing the religious landscape of formerly more homogenous societies. This book analyzes this global phenomenon from different disciplinary perspectives, with the Swedish capital Stockholm as an example. The analysis builds on extensive field-work in one Arabic, one African, and one Latin American Pentecostal church in Stockholm. A demographic mapping of the rise of International Pentecostal churches and other migrant churches in Sweden is also included. New knowledge about these ongoing transformations of the religious landscape in urban Sweden, gives perspectives on the global cosmopolitan religious change. <br><br> Autorid: Victoria Enkvist, Katarina Westerlund <br>
The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming the universe right before our eyes—and here, for the first time, is the inside account of how the mission originated, how it performs its miracles of science, and what its revolutionary images are revealing.Pillars of Creation tells the story of one of the greatest scientific achievements in the history of civilization, a $10 billion instrument with a staggeringly ambitious goal: unlocking the secrets of the cosmos. Award-winning science writer Richard Panek stands us shoulder to shoulder with senior scientists as they conceive the mission, meet decades-long challenges to bring it to fruition, and, now, use its unprecedented technology to yield new discoveries about the origins of our solar system, to search for life on planets around other suns, and to trace the growth of hundreds of billions of galaxies all the way back to the birth of the first stars. The Webb telescope has captured the world’s imagination, and Pillars of Creation shows how and why—including through sixteen pages of awe-inspiring, full-color photos.At once a testament to human ingenuity and a celebration of mankind’s biggest leap yet into the cosmos, Panek’s eye-opening book reveals our universe as we’ve never seen it before—through the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope, a marvel that is itself a pillar of creation.
The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming the universe right before our eyesand here, for the first time, is the inside account of how the mission originated, how it performs its miracles of science and what its revolutionary images are revealing. The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming the universe right before our eyesand here, for the first time, is the inside account of how the mission originated, how it performs its miracles of science, and what its revolutionary images are revealing.Pillars of Creation tells the story of one of the greatest scientific achievements in the history of civilization, a $10 billion instrument with a staggeringly ambitious goal: unlocking the secrets of the cosmos. Award-winning science writer Richard Panek stands us shoulder to shoulder with senior scientists as they conceive the mission, meet decades-long challenges to bring it to fruition, and, now, use its unprecedented technology to yield new discoveries about the origins of our solar system, to search for life on planets around other suns, and to trace the growth of hundreds of billions of galaxies all the way back to the birth of the first stars. The Webb telescope has captured the worlds imagination, and Pillars of Creation shows how and whyincluding through sixteen pages of awe-inspiring, full-color photos. At once a testament to human ingenuity and a celebration of mankinds biggest leap yet into the cosmos, Paneks eye-opening book reveals our universe as weve never seen it beforethrough the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope, a marvel that is itself a pillar of creation. <br><br> Autorid: Richard Panek <br>
Pillars of Creation: How the James Webb Telescope Unlocked the Secrets of the Cosmos, Pillars of Creation: How the James Webb Telescope Unlocked the Secrets of the Cosmos
"A guide to the night sky with meditations inspired by stars and space"-- Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe. In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation. In these pages, learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way to moon craters to the planets in our solar system; read a brief history of stargazing in cultures around the world; and discover seventeen notable constellations to observe in the northern hemisphere throughout the year. With ruminative meditations on the universe, moonlight, stardust, and more, this pocket-size guide to the cosmos has everything you need to better understand and appreciate the night sky. THE BROAD APPEAL OF THE NIGHT SKY: No matter where you live, you can look up to the heavens after nightfall and appreciate the beauty of the stars. This insightful book will appeal to people of all ages, whether they're interested in practicing mindfulness, learning about astronomy, or admiring the natural wonders of our world (and beyond!). LOVELY GIFT: Stargazing is a thoughtful gift for budding astronomers, space enthusiasts, campers and outdoorsy types, and mindfulness practitioners. Package it with a telescope, NASA socks, or other books in the Pocket Nature series, such as Cloud Spotting and Sunset Seeking (a sky-themed trio!). NATURE AS THERAPY: As a response to our increasingly digital world, people are turning to the outdoors as an escape and a place to unwind. Observing a starry night sky provides a quiet moment after a long day to set aside tasks and to-dos and instead contemplate the vastness of our universe. This book makes it easy to stargazeand learn something new in the process! PERENNIAL + COLLECTIBLE:The topics covered in the Pocket Nature series are perennialsunsets, beaches, clouds, mushrooms, stars, and leaves will always be there to enjoy and admire. With new titles coming out every season, each affordably priced, there will be ever-new opportunities to grow a charming collection that looks great on the shelf. Perfect for: Amateur astronomers People interested in stars and space Readers of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, 50 Things to See in the Night Sky,and Earth + Space Nature lovers, adventurers, campers, and outdoorsy types Meditators and mindfulness practitioners Anyone looking to slow down, get outside, and enjoy the simple things in life <br><br> Autorid: Swapna Krishna <br>
