The Joy Experiments

Author : Scott Higgins,Paul Kalbfleisch
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781459754362

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The Joy Experiments by Scott Higgins,Paul Kalbfleisch Pdf

A new perspective on developing shared joy in urban spaces. Our divided society is quickly reaching crisis level. We are no longer able to sustain social and economic prosperity nor ensure democracy. Fuelling this crisis is a growing sense of social isolation caused by the divisive nature of social media and the decline of infrastructure that used to bring communities together. But there is hope for rebuilding our collaborative society, and it is found in our mid-sized urban areas. These towns and cities offer a scale that can tangibly change the quality of our lives and an intimacy that allows us to influence what our communities can become. Changing cities can change the world! In The Joy Experiments, real estate developer Scott Higgins and creative mind Paul Kalbfleisch use their own mid-sized city-building experiences to present a new way for citizens to engage with their city, and an urban planning strategy that prioritizes infrastructure for the human spirit.

Author : Gabrielle Civil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 1948700158

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Experiments in Joy by Gabrielle Civil Pdf

What can people do together that we can't do alone? What can we discover in ourselves only by way of other people? Gabrielle Civil's Experiments in Joy celebrates black feminist collaborations and solos in essays, letters, performance texts, scores, images, and more. Following her explosive debut Swallow the Fish, Civil now documents her work with From the Hive, No. 1 Gold, and Call & Response--whose collaborative Call inspired the title. The book also features her solo encounters with artists and writers, ancestors and audiences. Here you will find black girlhood, grief, ghosts, girls in their bedrooms, lots of books, dancing, reading, falling in love, fighting back, and flying. With lots of heart and the help of her friends, Civil keeps reckoning with performance, art and life.

Author : Victor Weisskopf
Publisher : Plunkett Lake Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Joy of Insight: Passions of a Physicist by Victor Weisskopf Pdf

In the 1930s, Victor Weisskopf worked with leading European physicists such as Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac and Wolfgang Pauli. His memoir recounts in simple language how quantum mechanics revolutionized physics and our understanding of matter. Weisskopf takes us to Los Alamos where he worked on the atom bomb during World War II after fleeing the Nazis, to CERN which he led in the early 1960s, and to MIT’s physics department where he taught until his retirement. Weisskopf also recounts his efforts towards nuclear disarmament and tells of his lifelong love of music and passion to understand and explain physics. “[Weisskopf’s] memoir provides a bright tile in the mosaic that our descendants will study in seeking to understand his scientific generation... A warm and frequently witty memoir by an extraordinarily gifted thinker and caring human being.” — Timothy Ferris, The New York Times “Weisskopf’s voice comes through clearly in the book ... a voice that has tried to infuse our century with the idealism and humanism that it so often has lacked... The Joy of Insight is much more than Weisskopf’s autobiography: It is a first-hand account of the intellectual and political forces that shaped the 20th century.” — Science “His account of [Los Alamos], where an isolated, tightly enclosed social world contrasted with the excitement and suspense of unprecedented research and invention, is the best yet written.” — The Atlantic “The Joy of Insight is an inspiring personal memoir by one of the most thoughtful scientists of our time... [A] stimulating book by and about a passionate physicist.” —Boston Globe “[Weisskopf] emerges in this autobiography as a man of gentle wisdom and quiet grace, confident in the idea that physics can provide not only 'the joy of insight,' but also a model of how life should be lived.” — The Sciences

Author : Анатолий Эфрос
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0820463388

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The Joy of Rehearsal by Анатолий Эфрос Pdf

Anatoly Efros (1925-1987), one of the most admired and original directors of post-war Russia, directed at the Central Children's Theatre, Malaya Bronnaya Theatre, Lenkom Theatre, Moscow Art Theatre, and Taganka Theatre, and elsewhere including the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis and the Toen Theatre in Tokyo. He taught directing at the State Institute for Theatre Training and wrote several influential books. His productions received numerous awards for creative excellence. In The Joy of Rehearsal, his best-known work, Efros illuminates the dynamics of the director's creative work. He discusses the process of considering future plays, rehearsing them, and evaluating the results. Devoted to the principles of Konstantin Stanislavsky and Michael Chekhov, and inspired by the ideas of Bertolt Brecht, Efros also considers the practice of rehearsals and other features central to professional creative work. His productions of Shakespeare, Moliere, Chekhov and other classics were major events for those who looked to the theatre for social significance as well as aesthetic experience. Theatre students and professionals will benefit from the insights gained as Efros writes about his unique vision for the modern theatre.

Author : Mike Adamick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781440570780

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Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments by Mike Adamick Pdf

The science behind, "But, why?" Don't get caught off guard by your kids' science questions! You and your family can learn all about the ins and outs of chemistry, biology, physics, the human body, and our planet with Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments. From Rock Candy Crystals to Magnetic Fields, each of these fun science projects features easy-to-understand instructions that can be carried out by even the youngest of lab partners, as well as awesome, full-color photographs that guide you through each step. Complete with 30 interactive experiments and explanations for how and why they work, this book will inspire your family to explore the science behind: Chemistry, with Soap Clouds Biology, with Hole-y Walls Physics, with Straw Balloon Rocket Blasters Planet Earth, with Acid Rain The Human Body, with Marshmallow Pulse Keepers Best of all, every single one of these projects can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the grocery store. Whether your kid wants to create his or her own Mount Vesuvius or discover why leaves change colors in the fall, Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments will bring out the mad scientists in your family--in no time!

Author : Shaun Gallagher
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781492669777

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Experiments for Newlyweds by Shaun Gallagher Pdf

From the author of Experimenting with Babies! You've said your vows and cut the cake. Congratulations, and welcome to the greatest experiment of all — marriage! Marriage, or any long-term committed partnership, involves two subjects being exposed to a variety of scenarios and variables over time, hopefully leading to exciting discoveries throughout a long, successful relationship. In Experiments for Newlyweds, you'll find fifty science projects, based on real academic research in fields such as psychology, game theory, and more, designed for you and your partner to complete together. Uncover the ways your emotions can alter your perception of the world around you, explore the connection between language and memory, and examine your relationship through a scientific lens. With Experiments for Newlyweds as your guide, you and your spouse can learn more about one another, engage your inner scientist, and have fun strengthening your relationship. Perfect for nerdy newlyweds, engaged couples, or anybody who wants to deepen their partnership, this book will lead you to some exciting breakthroughs of your own! Experiments for Newlyweds is the perfect wedding or bridal shower gift (or as a gift for the groom!) and will be a hit at engagement parties.

Author : Shaun Gallagher
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781101599693

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Experimenting with Babies by Shaun Gallagher Pdf

Babies can be a joy—and hard work. Now, they can also be a 50-in-1 science project kit! This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development—using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills—everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words, learning to walk, and even distinguishing between right and wrong. Whether your little research subject is a newborn, a few months old, or a toddler, these simple, surprising projects will help you see the world through your baby’s eyes—and discover ways to strengthen newly acquired skills during your everyday interactions.

Author : Joy Masoff
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761189121

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Oh, Ick! by Joy Masoff Pdf

From the bestselling author of Oh, Yuck! and Oh, Yikes!, with over 1.25 million copies in print, here is an A-Z compendium of hands-on grossness. Featuring 114 interactive experiments and ick-tivities, Oh, Ick! delves into the science behind everything disgusting. Stage an Ooze Olympics to demonstrate viscosity and the nature of slime. Observe how fungi grow by making a Mold Zoo. Embark on an Insect Safari to get to know the creepy crawlies around your home. And learn what causes that embarrassing acne on your face by baking a Pimple Cake to pop—and eat. Eww!

Author : Arthur W. Wiggins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Physics
ISBN : UOM:39015076167751

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The Joy of Physics by Arthur W. Wiggins Pdf

Introduces the science of physics, covering such topics as matter, motion, and magnetism; profiles important physicists including Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi; and features simple experiments to demonstrate key concepts

Author : Shui-yin Lo,James Shui-ip Lo,Cheuk-yin Wong
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814518246

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Joy Of The Search For Knowledge, The: A Tribute To Professor Dan Tsui by Shui-yin Lo,James Shui-ip Lo,Cheuk-yin Wong Pdf

This invaluable collection of essays pays tribute to Dan Tsui, 1998 Nobel laureate in Physics. It paints a portrait of his outstanding personal attributes through the eyes of his friends and relatives. In addition, it provides a record of the environment which accompanied him in his search for knowledge. This book, capturing Dan Tsui's experience and joy of the search for knowledge, will inspire scholars of all ages.

Author : C. Isenberg,S. Chomet
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1988-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0891167323

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Physics Experiments And Projects For Students by C. Isenberg,S. Chomet Pdf

Based on a series of experiments that have been tried and tested over a period of several years at Universities in the United Kingdom, this is a book aimed at undergraduate physics students.

Author : Sean Connolly
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761189862

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The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science by Sean Connolly Pdf

It’s never been more important to engage a child's scientific curiosity, and Sean Connolly knows just how to do it—with lively, hands-on, seemingly "dangerous" experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach! Now, the author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, takes it one step further: He leads kids through the history of science, and then creates amazing yet simple experiments that demonstrate key scientific principles. Tame fire just like a Neanderthal with the Fahrenheit 451 experiment. Round up all your friends and track the spread of "disease" using body glitter with an experiment inspired by Edward Jenner, the vaccination pioneer who's credited with saving more lives than any other person in history. Rediscover the wheel and axle with the ancient Sumerians, and perform an astounding experiment demonstrating the theory of angular momentum. Build a simple telescope—just like Galileo's—and find the four moons he discovered orbiting Jupiter (an act that helped land him in prison). Take a less potentially catastrophic approach to electricity than Ben Franklin did with the Lightning Mouth experiment. Re-create the Hadron Collider in a microwave with marshmallows, calculator, and a ruler—it won't jeopardize Earth with a simulated Big Bang, but will demonstrate the speed of light. And it's tasty! By letting kids stand on the shoulders of Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, the Wright brothers, Marie Curie, Darwin, Watson and Crick, and more, The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science is an uncommonly engaging guide to science, and the great stories of the men and women behind the science.

Author : Milena Ivanova,Alice Murphy
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000900804

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The Aesthetics of Scientific Experiments by Milena Ivanova,Alice Murphy Pdf

The relationship between aesthetics and science has begun to generate substantial interest. However, for the most part, the focus has been on the beauty of theories, and other aspects of scientific practice have been neglected. This book offers a novel perspective on aesthetics in experimentation via ten original essays from an interdisciplinary group comprised of philosophers, historians of science and art, and artists. The collection provides an analysis of the concept of beauty in the evaluation of experiments. What properties do practising experimenters value? How have the aesthetic properties of scientific experiments changed over the years? Secondly, the volume looks at the role that aesthetic factors, including negative values such as ugliness, as well as experiences of the sublime and the profound, play in the construction of an experiment and its reception. Thirdly, the chapters provide in-depth historical case studies from the Royal Society, which also allows for a study of the depiction of scientific experiment in artworks, as well as contemporary examples from the Large Hadron Collider and cases of experiments designed by artificial intelligence. Finally, it offers an exploration of the commonalities between how we learn from experiments on the one hand and the cognitive value of artworks on the other. The Aesthetics of Scientific Experiments will be of interest to researchers and advanced students working in philosophy and history of science, philosophy and history of art, as well as practising scientists and science communicators.

Author : Kurt P. Frey,Aiden P. Gregg
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351588775

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Experiments With People by Kurt P. Frey,Aiden P. Gregg Pdf

This book showcases 28 intriguing social psychological experiments that have significantly advanced our understanding of human social thinking and behavior. Each chapter focuses on the details and implications of a single study, while citing related research and real-life examples along the way. All the chapters are fully self-contained, allowing them to be read in any order without loss of coherence. This 2nd Edition contains a number of new studies and, together with its lively, conversational tone, it makes an ideal text for courses in social psychology, introductory psychology, or research design.

Author : William H. Schiffbauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Mining machinery
ISBN : UOM:39015078457937

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A Testbed for Autonomous Mining Machine Experiments by William H. Schiffbauer Pdf