Based on a fifteen year longitudinal cross-cultural analysis on the role of the body in identity construction process around the world, this analysis provides readers with a comparative theoretical exploration of piercing and other forms of body modification that international communities of defiance use to express their identity.
In The Faber Book of French Cinema, Charles Drazin explores the rich film culture and history of the country that first established the cinema as the most important mass medium of the twentieth century. Offering portraits of such key figures as the Lumière brothers, Georges Méliès, Charles Pathé and Léon Gaumont, he looks at the early pioneers who transformed a fairground novelty into a global industry. The crisis caused by the First World War led France to surrender her position as the world's dominant film-making power, but French cinema forged a new role for itself as a beacon of cinematic possibility and achievement. Suggesting a Gallic attitude that has always considered the cinema to be as much a cause as a business, Drazin looks at the extraordinary resilience of the French film industry during the Second World War when, in spite of the national catastrophe of defeat and occupation, it was still able to produce such classics as Le Corbeau and Les Enfants du Paradis. Finally, he traces its remarkable post-war regeneration. He looks at the seminal impact of the New Wave of film-makers - typified by Truffaut and Godard - but also at the other waves that have followed since. As he brings the story into the twenty-first century - with Jacques Audaird's award-winning A Prophet - he seeks to capture the essence of the French film tradition and why it continues to matter to anyone who cares about the cinema. Autorid: Charles Drazin
This work traces the history of film and television adaptations of Jane Austen manuscripts, compares the adaptations to the manuscripts, compares the way different adaptations treat the novels, and analyzes the adaptations as examples of cinematic art.
Engaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the New Beacon Bible Commentary will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of each book of the Bible.Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indis
This study explores Henry James' work by considering his theme in the context of nineteenth-century thought on consciousness, perception, and cognition.
Alphacool offers a wide range of thermal pads for effective heat dissipation of electric components. Among these, the Apex thermal pad is the most powerful option. It can reliably dissipate heat and is versatile due to its strong compressibility.Powerful!Alphacool's Apex thermal pad is a silicone-based ultra-soft thermal pad with optimal compressibility. Due to its low hardness and natural stickiness, it perfectly adapts to surfaces, compensates for irregularities between components, and significantly improves heat transfer.Increased lifespan!Thanks to its unique material composition, the Apex thermal pad has a significantly reduced risk of silicone bleeding. It is capable of reliably cooling for a much longer period than conventional thermal pads without significant performance losses.Versatile!Due to its excellent electrical insulation, the thermal pad is also suitable for cooling electric components in a variety of devices, including electric vehicles, autopilot systems, mobile phones, servers, motherboards, power supplies, LCD TVs, notebooks, telecommunications devices, access points, memory modules, and much more. Technical data thermal padDimensions (L x W x H)100 x 100 x 1mmThermal Conductivity (ASTM D5470)16.6 W/mK (±10%)Hardness (ASTM D2240)65 (Shore 00) (±5)Working temperature-50 to ~150°CVolume Resistance (ASTM D257)5×10¹² Ohm-mDielectric Breakdown Voltage (ASTM D149)5 KV/mm (±10%)Density (ASTM D792)3.6 g/cm³ (±10%)Elongation (ASTM D412)20%Weight Loss (ASTM E595)less than 1%Flame Rating (UL 94)V-0Colordark grey
"A Modern Course in Statistical Physics" is a textbook that provides a grounding in the foundations of equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical physics, and focuses on the universal nature of thermodynamic processes. It illustrates fundamental concepts with examples from contemporary research problems.All classical statistical physics is derived as limiting cases of quantum statistical physics. All in the framework of the foundations of statistical physics and thermodynamics, the book treats such diverse topics as osmosis, steam engines, superfluids, Bose-Einstein condensates, quantum conductance, light scattering, transport processes, and dissipative structures, all in the framework of the foundations of statistical physics and thermodynamics. One focus of the book is fluctuations that occur due to the discrete nature of matter, a topic of growing importance for nanometer scale physics and biophysics. Another focus concerns classical and quantum phase transitions, in both monatomic and mixed particle systems.This fourth edition includes a survey of new developments in statistical physics, covering latest methods of quantum statistical mechanics and modern formulations arising from quantum field theory. Newest findings on thermalization and equilibration of many-body quantum systems are integrated, as well as modern aspects of turbulent hydrodynamic flow and recently established fluctuation theorems.A set of exercises and problems is to be found at the end of each chapter. The appendices cover Exact Differencitals, Ergodicity, Number Representation, Scattering Theore, and almost a short course on Probability. Autorid: Linda E. Reichl
WSQ: Body Matters considers the ways in which the physical body (re)defines feminist scholarship, art, and activism in light of environmental, political, and global emergencies and transformations taking hold at the present moment. Within the current paradigm of colonial exploitation, our bodies are sites of scrutiny, violence, commodification, racialization, policing, displacement, and strategic dehumanization. This moment demands renewed feminist critique of body politics and personhood. This special issue explores bodies marked by intersectional identities as sites of social and political violence but also as the vehicle for resistance, triumph, and decolonial justice. Autorid: Shereen Inayatulla, Andie Silva
\"Varjud Ölandi kohal\" on väga oodatud uus põnevussari, mille autoriks on menukas Rootsi kirjanik Johanna Mo, tuntud \"Kuriteod Ölandil\" sarja autor 1 kõik selle viis osa on ka eesti keeles ilmunud. Uus sari toob lugejad tagasi Ölandi mõjusale saarekeskkonnale. Sarjas on planeeritud neli raamatut, millest igaüks hargneb mõne tähtpäeva varjus: jõulud, volbriöö, jaanipäev ja hingedepäev.Kuigi igas raamatus on erinevad peategelased, seob neid pühade temaatika, Ölandi miljöö ning kaks korduvat politseiuurijat 1 Sima Boniadi ja Urban Karlsson. Võrreldes \"Kuriteod Ölandil\" sarjaga keskendub uus sari sügavamalt üksikutele tegelastele, võimaldades Mo1l süvitsi uurida inimpsüühikat, paljastada saladusi ja traumasid peredes ning kogukondades.\"Kuriteod Ölandil\" sarja fännid avastavad Ölandist uue, tumedama külje, samas kui Mo tugevad karakterikujutused ja tema võrratu oskus ootamatuid intriige lahti harutada on endiselt äratuntavad. Johanna Mo suudab luua külmavärinaid tekitava, hiiliva pingetunde 1 igas peatükis juhtub midagi, mis kõik pea peale pöörab.\"See on oskuslikult üles ehitatud romaan, kus pingetunne hiilib ligi tasapisi.1 Ölandsbladet\"Johanna Mo on kirjutanud põnevusromaane üle kümne aasta 1 ja see paistab välja. Lugu hoiab lugejat kindlas haardes isegi vaiksemates hetkedes. Sa pead lihtsalt teada saama, mis neist saab.1 BTJ\"Häid lugusid saab kirjutada mitmel moel, ja mulle avaldab alati muljet, kui autor ei jää kinni ühte kindlasse toimivasse võttesse, vaid julgeb proovida uusi radu 1 ja õnnestub. Seda on Johanna Mo siin tõestanud. Võimas lõpp sisaldab mitut ootamatut pööret. See on tõeliselt hea: tihedalt kirjutatud romaan, mis toob meid üksikutele tegelastele väga lähedale, pingega, mis liigub samm-sammult millegi plahvatusliku poole.1 Kapprakt Autorid: Johanna Mo
The intertwined histories of booze and medicine, from internationally-renowned cocktail expert Camper English.For much of history, alcohol and medicine were interchangable, a fact you can see with a glance at your liquor cabinet. In Drink Your Medicine, cocktail expert Camper English explores the surprising origins and medicinal properties behind most of the drinks we now use for less clinical purposes. Gin is flavored with juniper berry, which was originally thought to ward off the bubonic plague. The word "vermouth" comes from the German word for wormwood, so named for its ability to rid the body of intestinal parasites. Campari, whose origins date to 1860, contains gentian (proven effective against dyspepsia), rhubarb root (used in traditional Chinese medicine as a laxative), and until recently was colored with cochineal insects once thought to cure depression. Camper English is an award-winning cocktail expert, writer, and educator famous for, among other things, developing the freezing technique that produces perfectly clear ice. Now, he takes us on a journey through the inseparable histories of spirits and medicines, of doctors and bartenders, and of cocktails and cures.
A value-priced omnibus of the first two novels of Daniel Abraham's classic Long Price Quartet-groundbreaking, unique fantasy of rare power and originalityIn this omnibus edition of A Shadow in Summer and A Betrayal in Winter, the aggressively expansionist Galt empire has already conquered lands across a huge continent. But the cities of the Khaiem resist Galt's power with the andat-creatures of magic with godlike powers.Each andat is brought into being by a "poet" who must say the right words and exert the iron will needed to control gods. The industrialized Galt war machine is helpless against the powers of the andat...but political intrigue and deep treachery combine to shift the balance of power in a world of ancient empires and immortal magics.One man, Otah Machi, stands at the crossroads of history in these imaginary world fantasies, the fulcrum around which the wheels of epic history rotate through achingly poignant cycles of life and death, love and betrayal.Shadow and Betrayal marks Daniel Abraham as one of today's most brilliantly original young fantasy writers.
Lakeland, FL -- There are few, if any, writers more qualified or knowledgeable about peacock bass as Larry Larsen. In this, his third book in the series, Larsen reveals new methods and locations from his continued experimentation and exploration.From his many travels, it is apparent to Larsen that anglers who have even just one opportunity to tangle with peacock bass quickly become addicts. This compilation of the very latest information will help all addicts enjoy the most optimal quality of angling possible. In addition, this book attempts to provide readers with an honest overview of the numerous opportunities in South America and around the world where peacock bass exist. It also covers a large variety of peacock bass camps and operators in each country.Each of the first 12 chapters focuses on geographic areas within the various countries that almost always produce good peacock bass fishing. Chapter 13 "Battles Won and Lost" provides an experienced viewpoint on how to win battles with the giants. It points out common ways to lose the fish of your dreams and ways to prevent such a catastrophe. Chapter 14 discusses the range and seasonal movements of the peacock bass, critical elements to the success of any South American venture. Fly fishing advice is also covered in Chapter 16."I'm often asked about the most appropriate tackle to carry along on an expedition, " says Larsen. "My favorite lures, tackle and the types of habitats to use them in are also detailed in this book. It is amazing how little consideration is given to the proper tackle by most anglers, " he adds. "This is perhaps the most important of all pre-trip planning checklists."
