Winter Facets

Author : Andrea Dortmann
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783039105403
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winter Facets written by Andrea Dortmann and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a variety of close readings, this book analyzes the use of ice and snow motifs in selected literary, scientific, and philosophical texts by a wide range of European authors from Johannes Kepler to Thomas Mann. The focus of the book is on German literature. While the metaphorical significance of cold imagery has been studied by various scholars, the close relationship between figurations of the cold and writing or reading has so far been overlooked. Compared with other instances of «reading the book of nature», stars or stones for example, the unstable status of snow or ice configurations also renders their literary representation problematic. This inherent tension accounts for the attraction snow and ice have exerted on authors to this day. Particular attention is paid to those texts that negotiate the close rapport between the fragile literary object and the fragile status of language and readability, thus exposing the «fragile legibility» of snow and ice motifs. This focus allows us to address more general issues, such as the shifting status of the aesthetic at the intersection of older natural history and the emergence of modern science; the apocalyptic; and the melancholic implications of cold imagery.

Author : Ayja Bounous
Publisher : Torrey House Press
ISBN 13 : 1948814110
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaped by Snow written by Ayja Bounous and published by Torrey House Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Those who love winter will love this book. But as we steadily erase the season that sets us free from friction, Shaped by Snow will appeal to anyone who has ever looked up and thrilled at the first flakes fat in the autumn sky." —BILL MCKIBBEN Skier and debut author Ayja Bounous explores threats to the winters and watershed in the face of climate change and the far–reaching impacts of a diminishing snowpack on the American West—not only from ecological and economic perspectives, but also in regard to emotional and psychological health, as she realizes how deeply her personal relationships are tied to the snow–covered mountains of Utah's Wasatch range. AYJA BOUNOUS is a Utah native and avid skier. She holds an MA in Environmental Humanities from the University of Utah and bachelor's degrees in Music and Environmental Studies from Santa Clara University. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Author : Adam Gopnik
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 088784975X
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winter written by Adam Gopnik and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects the thoughts and perspectives of artists, poets, composers, writers, explorers, and scientists on the season of winter, from reflections on snow and God to the future of northern culture.

Author : Kenneth Libbrecht
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760369712
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Capturing Snowflakes written by Kenneth Libbrecht and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winter's frozen artistry -- Snowflake watching -- A field guide to falling snow -- Snowflake weather -- Snow crystal symmetry -- Morphogenesis on ice -- Designer snowflakes -- Snowflake photography.

Author : Molly Absolon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762790512
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Illustrated Winter Hiking and Camping written by Molly Absolon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. BASIC ILLUSTRATED Winter Hiking and Camping Discover how to: Prepare for your trip Choose proper equipment Select safe and warm clothing Make snow shelters and set up tents on snow Cook delicious winter cuisine Stay safe in the snowy backcountry Make a winter camping repair kit

Author : ACT
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119787386
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Official ACT Reading Guide written by ACT and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience. The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best! Features of the ACT® Official Reading Guide Includes: The only book with real ACT reading questions organized by question type; Includes tips and advice for reading more quickly and retaining information; detailed explanations for every official ACT.

Author : David N. Thomas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118778359
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Ice written by David N. Thomas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 20 years the study of the frozen Arctic and Southern Oceans and sub-arctic seas has progressed at a remarkable pace. This third edition of Sea Ice gives insight into the very latest understanding of the how sea ice is formed, how we measure (and model) its extent, the biology that lives within and associated with sea ice and the effect of climate change on its distribution. How sea ice influences the oceanography of underlying waters and the influences that sea ice has on humans living in Arctic regions are also discussed. Featuring twelve new chapters, this edition follows two previous editions (2001 and 2010), and the need for this latest update exhibits just how rapidly the science of sea ice is developing. The 27 chapters are written by a team of more than 50 of the worlds’ leading experts in their fields. These combine to make the book the most comprehensive introduction to the physics, chemistry, biology and geology of sea ice that there is. This third edition of Sea Ice will be a key resource for all policy makers, researchers and students who work with the frozen oceans and seas.

Author : ACT
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119490782
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Official ACT Prep Pack with 5 Full Practice Tests (3 in Official ACT Prep Guide + 2 Online) written by ACT and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the makers of the ACT test"--Cover.

Author : Bernd Brunner
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771643536
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winterlust written by Bernd Brunner and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Mr. Brunner’s winning book is a reassuring, nostalgic reminder that winter is the season of both play and regeneration.”—Wall Street Journal In Winterlust, a farmer painstakingly photographs five thousand snowflakes, each one dramatically different from the next. Indigenous peoples thrive on frozen terrain, where famous explorers perish. Icicles reach deep underwater, then explode. Rooms warmed by crackling fires fill with scents of cinnamon, cloves, and pine. Skis carve into powdery slopes, and iceboats traverse glacial lakes. This lovingly illustrated meditation on winter entwines the spectacular with the everyday, expertly capturing the essence of a beloved yet dangerous season, which is all the more precious in an era of climate change “Brunner masterfully does in words what resilient and adventurous people have done in their lives for centuries; he finds beauty in blizzards and ice and the crystallized enchantment of snow.” —Dan Egan, Pulitzer finalist and author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

Author : Steven D. Hilberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cold Hard Facts about Winter Storms written by Steven D. Hilberg and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: