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| Author | : Allan Joseph |
| Publisher | : Trafford Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2010-10-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1426937024 |
In the late 70’s China was an awakening giant; decades of depressing self sufficiency theories left the country technologically, industrially and agriculturally backward. By 1975, Chou En Lai and Deng Tsao Ping recognized a renaissance of technology and open economy was required Achieving those goals required engagement with the U.S. to replicate, leapfrog and provide a starter engine. The engine which had accelerated the West’s economies was the ubiquitous computer. How was China to get one? The United States strictly controlled the export of computers to the Communist world, particularly since the Korean War. The world leader in computers, IBM, was sought and responded. This book presents IBM and China’s one year 1977 struggle in Beijing to write a contract that unleashed IBM’s, China’s and the U.S.’s restraints on computer exports and delivered China’s first large-scale computer in 1978. The book presents the basis for China’s ensuing economic boom. It tells a story of humor, strife and of lasting personal bonds. It reveals the mishaps of cross-cultural negotiation. And... it reveals how the Chinese plan for modern computer education was hidden in computer purchase. Three Chinese engineers – Messer’s Wu, Mu and Shu - and two American IBM’ers enabled that deception and bridged the cultural gap. IBM now has thousands of employees in its Greater China organization and billions in revenue. China has a thriving Information Management industry and connection to the world through the internet all starting with this seed.
| Author | : W. Anthony Sheppard |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2001-02 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 0520223020 |
This book is about the use of exoticism, particularly the use of masks and stylized movement, in opera and other musical theater genres of the twentieth century. The author explores in depth a topic that effects a wide variety of important composers, dancers, and dramatists, but has never been comprehensively studied.
| Author | : Andrew Reynolds |
| Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2016-02-24 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0813055717 |
"A wide-ranging collection that allows the mask—as artifact, metaphor, theatrical costume, fetish, strategy for self-concealment, and treasured cultural object—to clarify modernity’s relationship to history."--Carrie J. Preston, author of Modernism’s Mythic Pose: Gender, Genre, Solo Performance "Covering an impressive range of geographies, cultures, and time periods, these carefully researched essays explore the fascinating role of masks and masking in mediating the relationship between tradition and modernity in both art and literature."--Paul Jay, author of The Humanities “Crisis” and the Future of Literary Studies Behind the Masks of Modernism reconsiders the meaning of "modernism" by taking an interdisciplinary approach and stretching beyond the Western modernist canon and the literary scope of the field. The essays in this diverse collection explore numerous regional, national, and transnational expressions of modernity through art, history, architecture, drama, literature, and cultural studies around the globe. Masks--both literal and metaphorical--play a role in each of these artistic ventures, from Brazilian music to Chinese film and Russian poetry to Nigerian masquerade performance. The contributors show how artists and writers produce their works in moments of emerging modernity, aesthetic sensibility, and deep societal transformations caused by modern transnational forces. Using the mask as a thematic focus, the volume explores the dialogue created through regional modernisms, emphasizes the local in describing universal tropes of masks and masking, and challenges popular assumptions about what modernism looks like and what modernity is.
| Author | : Diana Bold |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : Electronic books |
| ISBN | : 9788201292905 |
Adrian Strathmore is a reclusive genius by day. However, by night, he is a masked avenger named Prometheus, rescuing unfortunate children from lives of prostitution. Horribly burned as a child, he loves the anonymity of his mask. Vanessa Bourke, the famous actress, is fascinated by both Adrian Strathmore, who throws flowers at her feet but remains in the shadows, and Prometheus, the masked man who shows up in her flat in the middle of the night with a small boy he's saved. When she discovers they are one and the same, she begs him to unmask himself, to no avail. He is willing to lose her forever rather than trust her to love him despite his scars. Frustrated, she blackmails Adrian into marrying her, ruining his trust. Will he ever believe she's come to love the man behind the mask?
| Author | : KEITH ROBERT BRAY |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 90 |
| Release | : 2019-08-21 |
| Genre | : Poetry |
| ISBN | : 1911232266 |
My fourth book of poems 'Skyhigh down to ground' begins and engages with the political much more directly than my previous poetry collections. Intuitive responses more questioning than providing any actual solutions or answers. The content slowly moves towards the domestic, the social and more personal as the book progresses. The book is dedicated to Cam Ringel, Poet Razz, Jazzman John Clarke and Maggie Swampwino. Four people who had and still have a profound influence on my creative work. Not their actual words/music as such but the way they lived their lives and stayed true to their inner voice.
| Author | : K. Yoshida |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2020-11-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1000217442 |
This book offers a reassessment of how "matter" – in the context of art history, criticism, and architecture – pursued a radical definition of "multiplicity", against the dominant and hierarchical tendencies underwriting post-fascist Japan. Through theoretical analysis of works by artists and critics such as Okamoto Taro, Hanada Kiyoteru, Kawara On, Isozaki Arata, Kawaguchi Tatsuo, and Nakahira Takuma, this highly illustrated text identifies formal oppositions frequently evoked in the Japanese avant-garde, between cognition and image, self and other, human and thing, and one and many, in mediums ranging from painting and photography, to sculpture and architecture. In addition to an "aesthetics of separation" which refuses the integrationist implications of the human, the author proposes the "anthropofugal" – meaning fleeing the human – as an original concept through which to understand matter in the epistemic universe of the postwar Japanese avant-garde. Chapters in this publication offer critical insights into how artists and critics grounded their work in active disengagement, to advance an ethics of nondominance. Avant-Garde Art and Nondominant Thought in Postwar Japan will appeal to students and scholars of Japanese studies, art history, and visual cultures more widely.
| Author | : Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch |
| Publisher | : Business Expert Press |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2013-09-03 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1606494716 |
Over the past few years there has been a surge of interest in discussing how business schools help students learn about “anti corruption”—how it develops and is directly linked to the practices of businesses today. The increased interest in knowing what exactly constitutes anti corruption practices, and how such practices can become meaningfully integrated in the organizational life of companies, is where this book comes to life To help you develop an empirical and theoretical platform for rethinking business school curricula, or strategize within your own company (with a specific view to understanding and meaningfully confronting the challenges of corruption), this book will... • offer examples of new tools, teaching methods, and case studies for anti corruption teaching; • explore and discuss how particular approaches, such as Giving Voice to Values, may be used worldwide for teaching anticorruption; and • explore and discuss how curricula can be streamlined and rejuvenated in order to ensure a high level of integrity in the worlds of business
| Author | : Andy Chaleff |
| Publisher | : Meaningful Relations LLC |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2023-09-19 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : |
The Connection Playbook is the ultimate relationship manual for anyone seeking to forge genuine, vulnerable, and meaningful connections with their spouse, family members, friends, and others. Whether you constantly catch yourself in repetitive arguments with your partner, struggle with parenting a difficult child, endure constant criticism from your parent, grapple with the aftermath of hurting a dear friend, or struggle to forgive someone who has caused you pain, this transformative guide holds the answers. 🌐 The Connection Playbook is both deeply relevant and immediately practical, offering illuminating exercises at the end of each chapter. This book is an invitation to transform how we relate to others, unburden ourselves from the weight of unresolved conflicts, and embrace the transformative power of authentic connections. 🌐 Dive into the depths of human relationships, communication, and the intricate web that binds us all. Whether you're seeking to enhance your personal connections, improve your professional networking, or simply gain a deeper understanding of the world around you, this comprehensive guide has got you covered. 📖 Inside, you'll discover: 🗣️ Difficult Discussions: Learn strategies and techniques to navigate tough conversations with grace and empathy. 🧘 Managing Triggers: Explore how to identify and manage emotional triggers that can hinder meaningful connections. 🤔 Asking Skillful Questions: Uncover the power of asking the right questions to foster understanding and connection. 🚫 Overcoming Blame and Judgment: Gain insights on how to let go of blame and judgment, creating space for compassion and connection. 🎉 What's Included? 📖 The Main Book: A comprehensive exploration of connection, featuring insights, stories, and expert advice on these and other vital topics. 🎧 7 Hours of Audio: Immerse yourself in the content with in-depth audio guides for each chapter. 📹 4 Hours of Video: Access exclusive video content to enhance your understanding. 📣 Get ready to connect on a whole new level, both with yourself and with others. 🌟 Get your copy today and let's explore the boundless possibilities of human connection together!
| Author | : Anthony Falikowski |
| Publisher | : Broadview Press |
| Total Pages | : 572 |
| Release | : 2022-11-22 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1770488413 |
Experiencing Philosophy begins with the assumption that philosophy is not merely something you know, but also something you experience and participate in. The book presents philosophical theories and ideas with reference to their practical relevance to the lives of student readers. To this end, a number of engaging features and inserts are provided: • Original Sources: Numerous primary readings are included, introducing students directly to the philosophical work of diverse thinkers ranging from Plato to Martin Luther King Jr. Each reading is thoughtfully excerpted and is followed by reflective questions. • Philosopher Profiles: Abstract ideas are connected to the lives of real historical figures through fascinating biographical profiles. • Take It Personally: To illustrate how philosophy can be useful and relevant, each chapter begins by placing the material in a personal context. • Know Thyself Diagnostics: This book takes seriously—as did Socrates—the Delphic Oracle’s dictum to “know thyself.” Students are given self-diagnostics to explore their own philosophical values, ideals, and beliefs. • Philosophers in Action: Philosophy is something you do, not just something you know. Prompts are provided throughout the text inviting students to conduct thought experiments, analyze concepts, and discuss and debate controversial points. • Thinking about Your Thinking: These “metacognitive prompts” require students to engage in higher-order thinking, not only about the presented readings and ideas, but also with respect to their own values, assumptions, and beliefs. • Plus: Built-in study guides, diagrams, famous philosophical quotations, comics, feature boxes, and more!
| Author | : Diana Bold |
| Publisher | : Tracy Liebchen |
| Total Pages | : 198 |
| Release | : 2018-11-17 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
When Jessalyn Hunter finds herself ruined, both socially and financially, she is forced to accept the help of her brother's best friend -- a man she's loved since childhood. Haunted by a tragic past, Ethan has spent his life evading emotional attachments. However, when his dying friend asks him to marry Jessalyn, he reluctantly agrees, fearing the weight of responsibility that comes with it. In a marriage born out of necessity, Jessalyn and Ethan embark on a journey where unexpected feelings blossom. As their hearts yearn for connection, the shadows of their past threaten to consume them. Will they find the strength to embrace love, or will the ghosts of their previous lives extinguish the flame? Join Lady Jessalyn and Ethan in this captivating historical romance as they navigate the delicate balance between duty, desire, and the redemptive power of true love. Will they defy the odds and forge a future together, or will their haunted pasts tear them apart?
