From Barnum Bailey To Feld

Author : Ernest Albrecht
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786495245

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From Barnum & Bailey to Feld by Ernest Albrecht Pdf

Since its inception in 1872, the Greatest Show on Earth has continually transformed itself to meet changing tastes and cultural shifts. Over the course of its long existence, it has been at various times a biblical spectacle and historical pageant, a ceremonial introduction to the peoples and cultures of the world, and a fairy tale masque. It has also featured sights ranging from gladiatorial combat and aerial daredevils to oddities of nature and foolhardy wonders. This work chronicles the colorful artistry of the Greatest Show on Earth from its beginning to 2010, revealing how each of 12 changes in management brought about changes in style and content. More than 50 photographs bring the flamboyant performers and amazing spectacles to life in this informative appreciation of the circus and its evolution.

Author : Kenneth Feld,Arnold Bramow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Circus
ISBN : OCLC:1099143259

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Proudly Presents the 108th Edition of The Greatest Show on Earth : Produced by Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld by Kenneth Feld,Arnold Bramow Pdf

Author : Ernest Albrecht
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476617770

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From Barnum & Bailey to Feld by Ernest Albrecht Pdf

Since its inception in 1872, the Greatest Show on Earth has continually transformed itself to meet changing tastes and cultural shifts. Over the course of its long existence, it has been at various times a biblical spectacle and historical pageant, a ceremonial introduction to the peoples and cultures of the world, and a fairy tale masque. It has also featured sights ranging from gladiatorial combat and aerial daredevils to oddities of nature and foolhardy wonders. This work chronicles the colorful artistry of the Greatest Show on Earth from its beginning to 2010, revealing how each of 12 changes in management brought about changes in style and content. More than 50 photographs bring the flamboyant performers and amazing spectacles to life in this informative appreciation of the circus and its evolution.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1548 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : OSU:32437123181535

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Jimmy Lavery,Jim Mydlach,Louis Mydlach,Henrietta Tiefenthaler
Publisher : Phoenix Books, Inc.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781597775601

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The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy by Jimmy Lavery,Jim Mydlach,Louis Mydlach,Henrietta Tiefenthaler Pdf

The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy reveals the touching, little-known story of how two youngsters founded a friendship, a franchise, and a tempestuous on-and-off love affair that would last a lifetime.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Law
ISBN : PSU:000032138436

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H.R. 1787, Conservation of Asian Elephants by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans Pdf

Author : Les Standiford
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781541762268

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Battle for the Big Top by Les Standiford Pdf

“Les Standiford takes us under the big top and behind the curtain in this richly researched and thoroughly engaging narrative that captures all of the entrepreneurial intrigue and spirit of the American circus.” —Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Devil in the Grove Millions have sat under the “big top,” watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men whose creativity, ingenuity, and determination created one of our country’s most beloved pastimes. In Battle for the Big Top, New York Times–bestselling author Les Standiford brings to life a remarkable era when three circus kings—James Bailey, P. T. Barnum, and John Ringling—all vied for control of the vastly profitable and influential American Circus. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound. Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business acumen, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers and anyone fascinated by the American experience.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PURD:32754062399609

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Admission of O and P Nonimmigrants by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees Pdf

Author : Kathy Merlock Jackson,Kathy Shepherd Stolley,Lisa Lyon Payne
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476671734

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Animals and Ourselves by Kathy Merlock Jackson,Kathy Shepherd Stolley,Lisa Lyon Payne Pdf

The relationship between humans and animals has always been strong, symbiotic and complicated. Animals, real and fictional, have been a mainstay in the arts and entertainment, figuring prominently in literature, film, television, social media, and live performances. Increasingly, though, people are anthropomorphizing animals, assigning them humanoid roles, tasks and identities. At the same time, humans, such as members of the furry culture or college mascots, find pleasure in adopting animal identities and characteristics. This book is the first of its kind to explore these growing phenomena across media. The contributors to this collection represent various disciplines, to include the arts, humanities, social sciences, and healthcare. Their essays demonstrate the various ways that human and animal lives are intertwined and constantly evolving.

Author : Michael Lundblad
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781474400039

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Animalities by Michael Lundblad Pdf

New and cutting-edge work in animality studies, human-animal studies, and posthumanismRepresentations of animality continue to proliferate in various kinds of literary and cultural texts. This pioneering volume explores the critical interface between animal and animality studies, marking out the terrain in relation to twentieth-century literature and film. The range of texts considered here is intentionally broad, answering questions like, how do contemporary writers such as Amitav Ghosh, Terry Tempest Williams, and Indra Sinha help us to think about not only animals but also humans as animals? What kinds of creatures are being constructed by contemporary artists such as Patricia Piccinini, Alexis Rockman, and Michael Pestel? How do aanimalities animate such diverse texts as the poetry of two women publishing under the name of aMichael Field, or an early film by Thomas Edison depicting the electrocution of a circus elephant named Topsy? Connecting these issues to fields as diverse as environmental studies and ecocriticism, queer theory, gender studies, feminist theory, illness and disability studies, postcolonial theory, and biopolitics, the volume also raises further questions about disciplinarity itself, while hoping to inspire further work abeyond the human in future interdisciplinary scholarship.Key Features10 provocative case studies focused on representations and discourses of animals and animality in twentieth- and twenty-first-century literature, art, and film in EnglishNew work from both internationally renowned and emerging figures in the burgeoning fields of animality studies, human-animal studies, and posthumanism, suggesting innovative and significant new directions to exploreBroad introduction to the kinds of questions scholars in the humanities have considered in relation to animals and animality

Author : Anja Höing,Arieahn Matamonasa Bennett
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848884090

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Humans and Animals: Intersecting Lives and Worlds by Anja Höing,Arieahn Matamonasa Bennett Pdf

Addressing the non-human animal from the standpoint of various social and cultural constructions from a global and multidisciplinary perspective, this volume seeks to draw attention to the complexity of the underlying issues and the manifold dimensions of the animal-human bond.

Author : David Lewis Hammarstrom
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476608358

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Fall of the Big Top by David Lewis Hammarstrom Pdf

Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus—that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze artists that slipped into town at dawn and disappeared by midnight—has all but vanished from the American landscape. This work explores circus history from 1793 to the present and addresses the forces of modern culture (such as the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, and pressure from the animal rights movement) that are pushing big top shows toward what the author calls “circus ballet.” Numerous photographs and in-depth interviews conducted with show owners, performers and directors enrich the narrative. Overall, the book reveals a sobering contrast between circuses of yesterday and today, even as it honors the outstanding performers who created, and have sustained, the enduring appeal of the circus.

Author : Craig E. Johnson
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781506361765

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Organizational Ethics by Craig E. Johnson Pdf

Every industry must confront unethical behavior in the workplace. Whether your students want to pursue careers in business, education, public service, or the military, they will need a solid foundational understanding of ethics and the impact their decisions will have on their organizations and their own lives. Bestselling author, Craig E. Johnson, illustrates the best approaches for developing our ethical competence. Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive difference in their workplace. Self-assessments, reflection opportunities, and application projects allow students to practice their ethical reasoning abilities. Each part of the book focuses on a different aspect of ethical organizational behavior, examining ethics at the individual, group, and organizational levels. The revised Fourth Edition includes a new feature titled Contemporary Issues in Organizational Ethics and new case studies on current topics such as fake news, sexual harassment, and cultural appropriation. This book shows how readers can develop their ethical expertise and provides opportunities to practice problem-solving to defend their decisions.

Author : Carol Bradley
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250025708

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Last Chain on Billie by Carol Bradley Pdf

Against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, Carol Bradley's Last Chain on Billie charts the history of elephants in America, the inspiring story of the Elephant Sanctuary and the spellbinding tale of a resilient elephant who defied the system even as she struggled to conquer her past, who never lost sight of the life she was meant to have. Left in the wild, Billie the elephant would have spent her days surrounded by family, free to wander the jungles of Asia. Instead, traders captured her as a baby and shipped her to America, where she learned to carry humans, stand on a tub and balance on one leg – the full repertoire of elephant tricks. For decades, Billie crisscrossed the country, dazzling audiences as she performed breathtaking stunts. But behind the scenes she lived a life of misery: traveling in trucks, chained for hours on end, barely able to move, giving eight-minute performances under harsh lights and to the sounds of blaring music. And worse.Finally, she got a lucky break. As part of the largest elephant rescue in American history, Billie wound up at a sanctuary for performing elephants in Tennessee, able once more to roam through open meadows and share her days with a herd. She would never be beaten again. But, overcome with anxiety, she withdrew from the rest of the elephants and refused to let anyone remove a chain still clamped around her leg. Her caregivers began to wonder if Billie could ever escape her emotional wounds. The compelling story of Billie's battle to reclaim her old self is a testament to the intelligence, emotional complexity and remarkable strength of all elephants, captive or free.

Author : Lowell E. Baier
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 679 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442257450

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Inside the Equal Access to Justice Act by Lowell E. Baier Pdf

Next Generation INDIE Book Awards Grand Prize Winner, Best Non-Fiction Book in 2017; and Winner in the Science/Nature/Environment category Finalist for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards in Ecology and Environment In this book, Lowell E. Baier, one of America’s preeminent experts on environmental litigation, chronicles the century-long story of Americas’ resources management, focusing on litigations, citizen suit provisions, and attorneys’ fees. He provides the first book-length comprehensive examination of the little-known Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) and its role in environmental litigation. Originally intended to support veterans, the disabled and small business, EAJA, Baier argues, now paralyzes America’s public land management agencies. Baier introduces readers to the history of EAJA, examines the many beneficiaries of the law, describes in depth 20 of the most prominent litigious environmental groups in America, and recommends carefully tailored amendments to the EAJA to correct environmental abuses of the law while protecting legitimate interests. Inside the Equal Access to Justice Act will be a valuable resource for the environmental legal community, environmentalists, practitioners at all levels of government, and all readers interested in environmental policy and the rise of the administrative state.