Living With Books

Author : Alan Powers
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1402742126
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living with Books written by Alan Powers and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of beautiful and colorful photos, this book addresses all aspects: storage, display, the use of books as structural elements and furniture.

Author : Janneke Adema
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262366452
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Books written by Janneke Adema and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reimagining the scholarly book as living and collaborative--not as commodified and essentialized, but in all its dynamic materiality. In this book, Janneke Adema proposes that we reimagine the scholarly book as a living and collaborative project--not as linear, bound, and fixed, but as fluid, remixed, and liquid, a space for experimentation. She presents a series of cutting-edge experiments in arts and humanities book publishing, showcasing the radical new forms that book-based scholarly work might take in the digital age. Adema's proposed alternative futures for the scholarly book go beyond such print-based assumptions as fixity, stability, the single author, originality, and copyright, reaching instead for a dynamic and emergent materiality. Adema suggests ways to unbind the book, describing experiments in scholarly book publishing with new forms of anonymous collaborative authorship, radical open access publishing, and processual, living, and remixed publications, among other practices. She doesn't cast digital as the solution and print as the problem; the problem in scholarly publishing, she argues, is not print itself, but the way print has been commodified and essentialized. Adema explores alternative, more ethical models of authorship; constructs an alternative genealogy of openness; and examines opportunities for intervention in current cultures of knowledge production. Finally, asking why it is that we cut and bind our research together at all, she examines two book publishing projects that experiment with remix and reuse and try to rethink and reperform the book-apparatus by taking responsibility for the cuts they make.

Author : Will Schwalbe
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0804172757
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Books for Living written by Will Schwalbe and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the beloved New York Times best-selling The End of Your Life Book Club, an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity. "[A] gift, and one that keeps giving.” —USA Today For Will Schwalbe, reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, and to find the answers to life’s questions big and small. In each chapter, he discusses a particular book and how it relates to concerns we all share. These books span centuries and genres—from Stuart Little to The Girl on the Train, from David Copperfield to Wonder, from Giovanni's Room to Rebecca, and from 1984 to Gifts from the Sea. Throughout, Schwalbe tells stories from his life and focuses on the way certain books can help us honor those we've loved and lost, and also figure out how to live each day more fully.

Author : Charlotte Mason
Publisher : Ravenio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Education written by Charlotte Mason and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Education is a groundbreaking exploration into the art of cultivating a rich and vibrant learning environment within the confines of one's home. Mason, a visionary educator, lays out a compelling philosophy that transcends traditional schooling methods, focusing on the holistic development of a child's mind, character, and habits. Through the lens of living books, nature study, and a thoughtful approach to discipline, Mason offers a refreshing perspective that empowers parents to provide an education that is not only intellectually rigorous but also fosters a love for learning. In this timeless work, Mason provides practical insights into the daily rhythms of home education, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an atmosphere of curiosity and wonder. She advocates for the use of living books—engaging and narrative-rich texts that ignite a child's imagination and create a genuine connection to the subjects studied. Additionally, Mason encourages the integration of nature into the learning experience, promoting outdoor exploration and observation as essential elements of a well-rounded education. Home Education serves as a guide for parents seeking an alternative, more personalized approach to education that goes beyond rote memorization and standardized testing. Charlotte Mason's philosophy, outlined with clarity and conviction, resonates with those who aspire to nurture not only academically proficient individuals but also compassionate, well-rounded human beings. This book is a compelling resource for anyone looking to embark on a transformative journey in home-based learning.

Author : Maximillian Alvarez
Publisher : OR Books
ISBN 13 : 9781682193235
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Work of Living written by Maximillian Alvarez and published by OR Books. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As COVID-19 swept across the globe with merciless force, it was working people who kept the world from falling apart. Deemed "essential" by a system that has shown just how much it needs our labor but has no concern for our lives, workers sacrificed--and many were sacrificed--to keep us fed, to keep our shelves stocked, to keep our hospitals and transit running, to care for our loved ones, and so much more. But when we look back at this particular moment, when we try to write these days into history for ourselves and for future generations, whose voices will go on the record? Whose stories will be remembered? In late 2020 and early 2021, at what was then the height of the pandemic, Maximillian Alvarez conducted a series of intimate interviews with workers of all stripes, from all around the US--from Kyle, a sheet metal worker in Kentucky; to Mx. Pucks, a burlesque performer and producer in Seattle; to Nick, a gravedigger in New Jersey. As he does in his widely celebrated podcast, Working People, Alvarez spoke with them about their lives, their work, and their experiences living through a year when the world itself seemed to break apart. Those conversations, documented in these pages, are at times meandering, sometimes funny or philosophical, occasionally punctured by pain so deep that it hurts to read them. Filled with stories of struggle and strength, fear and loss, love and rage, The Work of Living is a deeply human history of one of the defining events of the 21st century told by the people who lived it.

Author : Joanne Ryder
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780152018986
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Each Living Thing written by Joanne Ryder and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated the creatures of the earth, from spiders dangling in their webs to owls hooting and hunting out of sight, and asks that we respect and care for them.

Author : Mark Schlichting
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996918503
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harry and the Haunted House written by Mark Schlichting and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Harry D. Rabbit and his friends as they go on a spooky adventure. When they cautiously explore a "haunted" house to retrieve a lost baseball, they have several hair-raising experiences, and in the end learn something about themselves.

Author : Elizabeth 1905-2001 Yates
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781013545580
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prudence Crandall written by Elizabeth 1905-2001 Yates and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Kate Seredy
Publisher : Purple House Press
ISBN 13 : 9781948959704
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chestry Oak written by Kate Seredy and published by Purple House Press. This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As he watches his homeland of Hungary being taken over and run by invaders from Nazi Germany, young Prince Michael of Chestry strives to retain his identity and integrity during one of the most dangerous seasons in human history. Michael carries an acorn all the way from his castle home in Chestry Valley to the warm soil of the Hudson Valley farm in the USA where he makes a new home after WWII. It is difficult to decide which are the most unforgettable; the scenes in Hungary, Michael's proud, valiant father and his beloved Nana, or the friendly young GI and his family who take Michael to their hearts and make him their own. Perhaps the most compelling character of all is Midnight, the dancing black stallion, full of fire and beauty, and trained to perform before princes. Kate Seredy's drawings make this a book to treasure. A masterpiece of childhood literature. -Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The prose is perfect: vivid and often poetic. -National Review ...a modern fairy tale of Hungary. -Kirkus Reviews Kate Seredy's fine illustrations help to link Hungary and America in this story of young Prince Michael whose changing fortunes brought him at last to the warmth of an American home. -Horn Book Occasionally something precious is lost for a while only to be rediscovered and become appreciated all over again. Perhaps never is this more true than with the story Chestry Oak. Originally published in 1948, it is a beautifully told story of a boy who begins with a happy childhood, overcomes peril, and finishes strong. Chestry Oak is a book with all-too-rare and wonderful values that has been cherished by readers for generations. Long out of print, today's readers can once again enjoy the delightful story of Chestry Oak, thanks to Purple House Press. -Jane Claire Lambert, author of Five In A Row

Author : Lisa Occhipinti
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781617690877
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Novel Living written by Lisa Occhipinti and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to recycle books into art compositions, notecards, and wallpaper. Occhipinti also gives you suggestions on displaying and repairing books.