The Genius Of The Place

Author : John Dixon Hunt,Peter Willis
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1988-09-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262580926

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The Genius of the Place by John Dixon Hunt,Peter Willis Pdf

A garden classic, The Genius of the Place reveals that the history of landscape gardening is much more than a history of design and style; it opens up a wide perspective of English cultural history, showing how landscape gardening was gradually transformed over two centuries into an art that has been widely imitated throughout Europe and North America. The English landscape garden is richly documented in this anthology. Over 100 illustrations accompany writings that range from Francis Bacon to Jane Austin; from the early 1600s, when Englishmen began to determine their own concept and form of the garden, through the first half of the eighteenth century when its distinctive feature emerged, to the heyday of the landscape garden under "Capability" Brown and the reactions to his pure formalism under Repton and Loudon in the 1800s. This edition contains a new introduction and bibliography covering the many developments in garden history during the last dozen years.

Author : Allison Chisolm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692668810

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The Presiding Genius of the Place by Allison Chisolm Pdf

Author : Justin Martin
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780306818813

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Genius of Place by Justin Martin Pdf

This definitive, first full-scale biography of Olmsted--famed designer of New York's Central Park--reveals him also as a brilliant political and social reformer.

Author : Wes Jackson
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781582438481

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Consulting the Genius of the Place by Wes Jackson Pdf

Locavore leaders such as Alice Waters, Michael Pollan, and Barbara Kingsolver all speak of the need for sweeping changes in how we get our food. A longtime leader of this movement is Wes Jackson, who for decades has taken it upon himself to speak for the land, to speak for the soil itself. Here, he offers a manifesto toward a conceptual revolution: Jackson asks us to look to natural ecosystems—or, if one prefers, nature in general—as the measure against which we judge all of our agricultural practices. Jackson believes the time is right to do away with annual monoculture grains, which are vulnerable to national security threats and are partly responsible for the explosion in our healthcare costs. Soil erosion and the poisons polluting our water and air—all associated with agriculture from its beginnings—foretell a population with its natural fertility greatly destroyed. In this eloquent and timely volume, Jackson argues we must look to nature itself to lead us out of the mess we've made. The natural ecosystems will tell us, if we listen, what should happen to the future of food.

Author : Eric Parry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118946749

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Context by Eric Parry Pdf

Demonstrates how a building's setting should inform and inspirerather than constrain architectural design Context-Architecture and the Genius of Place is a highlyengaging, informative discussion of context in architectural theoryand practice. Eric Parry, one of the UK's most highly regardedarchitects — whose work has been widely lauded for itsinnovative response to its setting — addresses thecontemporary definition of context and its importance forsustainable everyday living and urban design. Looking beyond theformal agenda to explore the fundamentals that give new social andcultural perspective to this vital point of departure fordesigners, this book turns the urban statistician's telescopicfocus on global trends inside out for a better understanding of thecultural and physical conditions that make archetypes like theParisian Café, the London High Street, the Baltic City Square,and the Mumbai Market part of the architect's lexicon. Frompavement to landscape, readers will examine how context must betaken into account at every stage in the design process. This book draws on the author's extensive experience withincomplex urban settings to show how the existing fabric and socialconditions can provide an essential starting point for new design,offering a framework for thinking about design responses and theirrelationship to cultural origins of place. Discover the importance of orientation Develop a sequential understanding of urban space Hear the dialogue between parts within a whole Differentiate the uses of formal and informal Whereas existing urban settings, particularly historic citycenters, are generally regarded as limiting to architecturalcreativity, this book presents context as grounds for inspirationrather than constraint. When used correctly, these techniquescreate the feeling that a new building has always been there,simply because it "fits". Context explains the methodsbehind brilliant architecture, helping designers create buildingsthat not only belong, but can provide a catalyst to urban life.

Author : Eric Weiner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781451691689

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The Geography of Genius by Eric Weiner Pdf

Tag along on this New York Times bestselling “witty, entertaining romp” (The New York Times Book Review) as Eric Winer travels the world, from Athens to Silicon Valley—and back through history, too—to show how creative genius flourishes in specific places at specific times. In this “intellectual odyssey, traveler’s diary, and comic novel all rolled into one” (Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness), acclaimed travel writer Weiner sets out to examine the connection between our surroundings and our most innovative ideas. A “superb travel guide: funny, knowledgeable, and self-deprecating” (The Washington Post), he explores the history of places like Vienna of 1900, Renaissance Florence, ancient Athens, Song Dynasty Hangzhou, and Silicon Valley to show how certain urban settings are conducive to ingenuity. With his trademark insightful humor, this “big-hearted humanist” (The Wall Street Journal) walks the same paths as the geniuses who flourished in these settings to see if the spirit of what inspired figures like Socrates, Michelangelo, and Leonardo remains. In these places, Weiner asks, “What was in the air, and can we bottle it?” “Fun and thought provoking” (Miami Herald), The Geography of Genius reevaluates the importance of culture in nurturing creativity and “offers a practical map for how we can all become a bit more inventive” (Adam Grant, author of Originals).

Author : Stephanie Barron
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553578393

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Jane and the Genius of the Place by Stephanie Barron Pdf

For everyone who loves Jane Austen...The fourth engaging mystery in the series that recasts the well-loved author as a sleuth! In the waning days of summer, Jane Austen is off to the Canterbury Races, where the rich and fashionable gamble away their fortunes. It is an atmosphere ripe for scandal—but even Jane is unprepared for the shocking drama that unfolds. A flamboyant French beauty, known for her brazen behavior, is found gruesomely strangled in a shabby chaise. While many urge the arrest of a known scoundrel with eyes for the victim, Jane looks further afield and finds a number of acquaintances behaving oddly. As rumors spread like wildfire that Napoleon's fleet is bound for Kent, Jane suspects that the murder was an act of war rather than a crime of passion. Suddenly the peaceful fields of Kent are a very dangerous place...and Jane's thirst for justice may exact the steepest price of all—her life.

Author : Tom Clark,Robert Creeley
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0811212505

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Robert Creeley and the Genius of the American Common Place by Tom Clark,Robert Creeley Pdf

An illuminating, interactive biographical essay culled from conversations between Creeley and Clark--together with Creeley's own "Autobiography" (1990), a talk he gave on poetry and "the commonplace" at New College of California (1991), and many personal photographs of himself and family and friends. Published by New Directions, 80 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10011. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robin S. Karson
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 155849636X

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A Genius for Place by Robin S. Karson Pdf

Robin Karson traces the development of a distinctly American style of landscape design through an analysis of seven country places created by some of the nation's most talented landscape practitioners.

Author : Christian Norberg-Schulz
Publisher : New York : Rizzoli
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39076006739655

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Genius Loci by Christian Norberg-Schulz Pdf

Attempts to develop a theory of understanding architecture in concrete, existential terms, following the guidelines of Heidegger

Author : Jaym Gates
Publisher : Tales of the Spirit of Place
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1947659448

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Genius Loci by Jaym Gates Pdf

Tales of guardian spirits and divine powers by Seanan McGuire, Ken Liu, Alethea Kontis, Laura Anne Gilman, Scott Edelman and more. Guardian spirits. Divine presences. Demonic powers. Ghosts. The concept of "genius loci" is indeed an ancient one, found in nearly every human mythology. Genius Loci is a huge anthology of 31 all-new fantasy and science fiction stories drawing on the rich tradition of place-as-person. Within its pages, the authors present stories of sentient deserts, beneficent forests, lonely shrubs, and protective planetary spirits, highlighted by the fantastic art of Lisa A. Grabenstetter and Evan M. Jensen., and edited by Jaym Gates.

Author : Clark Ashton Smith
Publisher : eStar Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781612106731

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Genius Loci by Clark Ashton Smith Pdf

Genius Loci, the spirit of a place… Amberville attempts to capture the genius loci of a strange and haunting place…

Author : Erwin Raphael McManus
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780593137383

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The Genius of Jesus by Erwin Raphael McManus Pdf

A groundbreaking manifesto decoding the phenomenon of genius through the life of Jesus of Nazareth, revealing the untapped potential within every human being—from the bestselling author of The Artisan Soul, The Last Arrow, and The Way of the Warrior. “IF ALL GENIUS IS TOUCHED BY MADNESS, THEN IT IS ALSO TOUCHED BY THE DIVINE.” In every realm of our existence—art, science, technology, mathematics—we are captivated by stories of genius. Geniuses violate the status quo, destabilize conventional ways of thinking, and ultimately disrupt history by making us see the world differently. Genius is that rare expression of human capacity that seems to touch the divine. Jesus of Nazareth is undeniably one of the most influential figures ever to have walked the face of the earth. Yet his life as a work of genius has yet to be excavated and explored. In The Genius of Jesus, Erwin Raphael McManus examines the person of Jesus not simply through the lens of his divinity, but as a man who radically changed the possibility of what it means to be human. Drawing on the phenomenon of genius and the phenomenon of Jesus, McManus leads us to see this momentous figure in a new and life-altering way. Genius always leaves clues, and The Genius of Jesus follows those clues so that you can discover your own personal genius. McManus dives into the nuances of Jesus’s words and actions, showing how they can not only inspire us but revolutionize how we think about power, empathy, meaning, beauty, and truth. This work is for anyone who seeks to transform their life from the mundane to the transcendent—for anyone who longs to awaken the genius within. The Genius of Jesus is a thought-provoking exploration of the most controversial and influential figure who ever lived, and a guide for you to discover how his genius can live in you.

Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385372084

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Oh, the Places You'll Go! Read & Listen Edition by Dr. Seuss Pdf

A perennial favorite, Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes: “Seuss’s message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.’” This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

Author : J.M Thomas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750301457

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Michael Faraday and The Royal Institution by J.M Thomas Pdf

A self-educated man who knew no mathematics, Michael Faraday rose from errand boy to become one of Britain's greatest scientists. Faraday made the discoveries upon which most of twentieth-century technology is based and readers of this book will enjoy finding out in how many ways we are indebted to him. The story of his life speaks to us across the years and is a fascinating read, especially when the tale is told with the understanding and gusto that Professor Thomas-one of the UK's leading scientists-brings to the telling. Faraday took great trouble to make the latest discoveries of science, his own and others', intelligible to the layman, and the tradition he fostered has been kept alive ever since, so that the Royal Institution is as well known for its contributions to education as for its research. Written in a concise, nontechnical style, Michael Faraday and the Royal Institution: The Genius of Man and Place is a human account that provides an introduction to the roots of modern science and ways in which scientists work. The book is lavishly illustrated with drawings, cartoons, photographs, and letters-many never before published. There is no similar book on Faraday that interprets his genius in modern, everyday terms, making it understandable, interesting, and exciting reading for scientists and nonscientists alike.