Author : John Dugdale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Jaguar automobile
ISBN : 0894041053
Jaguar in America
John Dugdale
Jaguar In America The Continuing Story Into The 21st Century
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The Jaguar XKs
John Nikas
Author : John Nikas
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445673479
The Jaguar XKs by John Nikas Pdf
Highly illustrated throughout, here see the inside story of the development of the Jaguar XK120, XK140 and XK150.
American Jaguar
Elizabeth Webb
Author : Elizabeth Webb
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books ™
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541572201
American Jaguar by Elizabeth Webb Pdf
In the borderlands between the United States and Mexico, America's largest cat—the jaguar—is fighting to regain its kingdom. Added to the endangered species list in 1997, the jaguar has declined in population mainly due to habitat fragmentation created by roads, farms, mines, and most controversially, the border wall. Such human-made barriers prevent free movement of many wild animals for predation and mating, thereby threatening their reproduction, DNA transfer, and overall survival. Author and wildlife biologist Elizabeth Webb examines the jaguar's predicament and highlights the work of field scientists who are searching for solutions. "Conservation Connection" features throughout the book underscore the importance of protecting this keystone species of the Americas.
21st Century Retro: "Mad Men" and 1960s America in Film and Television
Debarchana Baruah
Author : Debarchana Baruah
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783839457214
21st Century Retro: "Mad Men" and 1960s America in Film and Television by Debarchana Baruah Pdf
Numerous contemporary televisual productions revisit the past but direct their energies towards history's non-events and anti-heroic subjectivities. Debarchana Baruah offers a vocabulary to discuss these, using Mad Men as a primary case study and supplementing the analysis with other examples from the US and around the world. She takes a fundamentally interdisciplinary approach to studying film and television, drawing from history, memory, and nostalgia discourses, and layering them with theories of intertextuality, paratexts, and actor-networks. The book's compositions style invites discussions from scholars of various fields, as well as those who are simply fans of history or of Mad Men.
Seven Wonders of Ancient North America
Mary B. Woods,Michael Woods
Author : Mary B. Woods,Michael Woods
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822575726
Seven Wonders of Ancient North America by Mary B. Woods,Michael Woods Pdf
Describes seven monumental ancient North American architectural sites that still exist today, including Jellyfish Cove, the Anasazi Cliff Palace, and the pyramids of Teotihuacâan.
A Natural History of Belize
Samuel Bridgewater
Author : Samuel Bridgewater
Publisher : Univ of TX + ORM
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292739000
A Natural History of Belize by Samuel Bridgewater Pdf
A wide-ranging study that draws on local and regional research findings to provide a popular portrait of the biodiverse and resilient Chiquibul. Belize’s Chiquibul Forest is one of the largest remaining expanses of tropical moist forest in Central America. It forms part of what is popularly known as the Maya Forest. Battered by hurricanes over millions of years, occupied by the Maya for thousands of years, and logged for hundreds of years, this ecosystem has demonstrated its remarkable ecological resilience through its continued existence into the twenty-first century. Despite its history of disturbance, or maybe in part because of it, the Maya Forest is ranked as an important regional biodiversity hot spot and provides some of the last regional habitats for endangered species such as the jaguar, the scarlet macaw, Baird’s tapir, and Morelet’s crocodile. A Natural History of Belize presents for the first time a detailed portrait of the habitats, biodiversity, and ecology of the Maya Forest, and Belize more broadly, in a format accessible to a popular audience. It is based in part on the research findings of scientists studying at Las Cuevas Research Station in the Chiquibul Forest. The book is unique in demystifying many of the big scientific debates related to rainforests. These include “Why are tropical forests so diverse?”; “How do flora and fauna evolve?”; and “How do species interact?” By focusing on the ecotourism paradise of Belize, this book illustrates how science has solved some of the riddles that once perplexed the likes of Charles Darwin, and also shows how it can assist us in managing our planet and forest resources wisely in the future.
The Legacy of Mad Men
Karen McNally,Jane Marcellus,Teresa Forde,Kirsty Fairclough
Author : Karen McNally,Jane Marcellus,Teresa Forde,Kirsty Fairclough
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783030310912
The Legacy of Mad Men by Karen McNally,Jane Marcellus,Teresa Forde,Kirsty Fairclough Pdf
For seven seasons, viewers worldwide watched as ad man Don Draper moved from adultery to self-discovery, secretary Peggy Olson became a take-no-prisoners businesswoman, object-of-the-gaze Joan Holloway developed a feminist consciousness, executive Roger Sterling tripped on LSD, and smarmy Pete Campbell became a surprisingly nice guy. Mad Men defined a pivotal moment for television, earning an enduring place in the medium’s history. This edited collection examines the enduringly popular television series as Mad Men still captivates audiences and scholars in its nuanced depiction of a complex decade. This is the first book to offer an analysis of Mad Men in its entirety, exploring the cyclical and episodic structure of the long form series and investigating issues of representation, power and social change. The collection establishes the show’s legacy in televisual terms, and brings it up to date through an examination of its cultural importance in the Trump era. Aimed at scholars and interested general readers, the book illustrates the ways in which Mad Men has become a cultural marker for reflecting upon contemporary television and politics.
Wild Cats of the World
Mel Sunquist,Fiona Sunquist
Author : Mel Sunquist,Fiona Sunquist
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780226518237
Wild Cats of the World by Mel Sunquist,Fiona Sunquist Pdf
Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).
Same Old Song
John Paul Meyers
Author : John Paul Meyers
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781496850881
Same Old Song by John Paul Meyers Pdf
Popular music and its listeners are strongly associated with newness and youth. Young people can stay up late dancing to the latest hits and use cutting-edge technology for listening to and sharing fresh music. Many young people incorporate their devotion to new artists and styles into their own developing personalities. However, if popular music is a genre meant for the youthful, what are listeners to make of the widespread sampling of music from decades-old R&B tracks, sold-out anniversary tours by aging musicians, retrospective box sets of vintage recordings, museum exhibits, and performances by current pop stars invoking music and images of the past? In Same Old Song: The Enduring Past in Popular Music, John Paul Meyers argues that these phenomena are part of what he calls “historical consciousness in popular music.” These deep relationships with the past are an important but underexamined aspect of how musicians and listeners engage with this key cultural form. In chapters ranging across the landscape of twentieth- and twenty-first-century music, Meyers finds indications of historical consciousness at work in multiple genres. Rock music canonizes its history in tribute performances and museums. Jazz and pop musicians cover tunes from the “Great American Songbook.” Hip-hop and contemporary R&B singers invoke Black popular music from the 1960s and 1970s. Examining the work of influential artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Kanye West, Prince, D’Angelo, and Janelle Monáe, Meyers argues that contemporary artists’ homage to the past is key for understanding how music-lovers make meaning of popular music in the present.
Electric Guitars
Teja Gerken,Dave Hunter,Mikael Jasson,Richard Johnston,John Morrish,Michael Simmons
Author : Teja Gerken,Dave Hunter,Mikael Jasson,Richard Johnston,John Morrish,Michael Simmons
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780760363607
Electric Guitars by Teja Gerken,Dave Hunter,Mikael Jasson,Richard Johnston,John Morrish,Michael Simmons Pdf
Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is a tour through pop-music’s most celebrated musical instrument. Covering several decades of iconic pieces, this guide describes electric guitars produced by every significant manufacturer from Alembic to Zemaitis. Alongside every model is detailed information and a host of action pictures of key players, from Chet Atkins to Joey Z. 1,200 photographs really bring each guitar to life. With 800 classic, rare and unusual instruments from all major manufacturers in studio-quality photographs, plus illustrations of key players, original ads, and memorabilia, it’s easy to get lost within these pages. Comprehensive and informative text with a unique A-to-Z guitar directory covers makers’ histories, great guitarists, and musical trends. This is the definitive guide to the electric guitar, written and researched by the world’s leading authorities on the instrument that has shaped over 50 years of popular music. In words and pictures, detailed descriptions of just why the electric guitar is the most exciting icon of modern pop music.
Jaguar's Shadow
Richard Mahler
Author : Richard Mahler
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300155938
Jaguar's Shadow by Richard Mahler Pdf
When the nature writer Richard Mahler discovers that wild jaguars are prowling a remote corner of his home state of New Mexico, he embarks on a determined quest to see in the flesh a big, beautiful cat that is the stuff of legend--yet verifiably real. Mahler's passion sets in motion a years-long adventure through trackless deserts, steamy jungles, and malarial swamps, as well as a confounding immersion in centuries-old debates over how we should properly regard these powerful predators: as varmints or as icons, trophies or gods? He is drawn from border badlands south to Panama's rain forest along a route where the fate of nearly all wildlife now rests in human hands. Mahler's odyssey introduces him to unrepentant poachers, pragmatic ranchers, midnight drug-runners, ardent conservationists, trance-induced shamans, hopeful biologists, stodgy bureaucrats, academic philosophers, macho hunters, and gentle Maya Indians. Along the way, he is forced to reconsider the true meaning of his search--and the enduring symbolism of the jaguar.
Chron 20c Hist Bus Comer
Frank N. Magill
Author : Frank N. Magill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134264629
Chron 20c Hist Bus Comer by Frank N. Magill Pdf
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Encyclopedia of World Religions
Robert S. Ellwood
Author : Robert S. Ellwood
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438110387
The Encyclopedia of World Religions by Robert S. Ellwood Pdf
Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.
Public Policy
Sara R. Rinfret,Denise Scheberle,Michelle C. Pautz
Author : Sara R. Rinfret,Denise Scheberle,Michelle C. Pautz
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781506329703
Public Policy by Sara R. Rinfret,Denise Scheberle,Michelle C. Pautz Pdf
Public Policy: A Concise Introduction, by Sara R. Rinfret, Denise Scheberle, and Michelle C. Pautz, is a student-friendly primer that quickly connects readers to the inner workings of public policy. The text condenses early chapters on theory and the policy-making process, allowing students to take up key policy challenges—such as immigration, education, and health care—much earlier in the semester. Structured chapter layouts of substantive policy areas allow instructors to supplement with their own examples seamlessly. The book’s emphasis on policy choices asks students to look beyond simple pros and cons to examine the multifaceted dimensions of decision making and the complexities inherent in real-world problem solving. Not every student starts out engaged in public policy, so place your students—both majors and non-majors alike—in the driver’s seat by fostering their analytical skills early, and spend the rest of the semester discussing policy issues, examining data, and debating current policy examples that matter most to them.
History Year by Year
DK
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593843239
History Year by Year by DK Pdf
Get to grips with history like never before as you travel through the ages in this history encyclopedia for children that stretches from prehistoric times to modern day. Introducing an updated volume of History Year by Year - a timeline of world history that joins the dots of history by putting key historic events across the world on one timeline for children, including everything from prehistoric people, to world wars, humans on the moon, and so much more! Every page is jam-packed pictures and original artefacts, to give children an accurate insight into each era. Including features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire of the fall of Communism, in an accessible and easy-to-read manner that doesn’t talk down to them. DK’s History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before, making this history book for kids an educational must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge, and interest in discovering more about world history. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they explore: - Over 1500 images that beautifully illustrates world history for children - Feature spreads look in detail at big themes and stories, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution, and also include a timeline of events. - “Child of the Time” spreads explore the lives of children in history at very different periods, including Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II. - “Moment in time” spreads use one stunning, full-bleed image to capture one moment in history. - Updated timeline spanning prehistoric times up until 2018 Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual guide on history for kids provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Authorised by the Smithsonian Institution, and featuring an updated timeline documenting recent events in world history that you may still remember happening, there truly is something for every kid to explore, learn and discover.