With Distance Comes Perspective

Author : Andrea Elliott
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780812986952

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Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott Pdf

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A “vivid and devastating” (The New York Times) portrait of an indomitable girl—from acclaimed journalist Andrea Elliott “From its first indelible pages to its rich and startling conclusion, Invisible Child had me, by turns, stricken, inspired, outraged, illuminated, in tears, and hungering for reimmersion in its Dickensian depths.”—Ayad Akhtar, author of Homeland Elegies ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Atlantic, The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Library Journal In Invisible Child, Pulitzer Prize winner Andrea Elliott follows eight dramatic years in the life of Dasani, a girl whose imagination is as soaring as the skyscrapers near her Brooklyn shelter. In this sweeping narrative, Elliott weaves the story of Dasani’s childhood with the history of her ancestors, tracing their passage from slavery to the Great Migration north. As Dasani comes of age, New York City’s homeless crisis has exploded, deepening the chasm between rich and poor. She must guide her siblings through a world riddled by hunger, violence, racism, drug addiction, and the threat of foster care. Out on the street, Dasani becomes a fierce fighter “to protect those who I love.” When she finally escapes city life to enroll in a boarding school, she faces an impossible question: What if leaving poverty means abandoning your family, and yourself? A work of luminous and riveting prose, Elliott’s Invisible Child reads like a page-turning novel. It is an astonishing story about the power of resilience, the importance of family and the cost of inequality—told through the crucible of one remarkable girl. Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize • Finalist for the Bernstein Award and the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award • Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize

Author : Jeff Herman
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781608685851

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Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, 28th edition by Jeff Herman Pdf

If You Want to Get Published, Read This Book! Jeff Herman’s Guide is the writer’s best friend. The 28th edition, updated for 2019, includes strategies to finding your way through today’s field of publishers, editors, and agents. Get the most up-to-date information on the who’s who in publishing: The best way to ensure that your book stands out from the crowd is to find the right person to read it. In this guidebook, Jeff Herman reveals names, contact information, and personal interests for hundreds of literary agents and editors, so you can find the publishing professional who’s been waiting for you. In addition, the comprehensive index makes it easy to search by genre and subject. Learn to write a winning pitch: This highly-respected resource has helped countless authors achieve their highest goals. It starts with the perfect pitch. You’ll learn the language that publishers use, and ways to present yourself and your book in the best light. Trust the expert that insiders trust: Bestselling authors and publishing insiders recognize Jeff Herman’s Guide as honest, informative, and accurate. New and veteran writers of both fiction and nonfiction have relied on this no-nonsense guidebook for decades. Everything you need to know to publish your book is compiled in this one go-to resource. In Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents you’ll find: Invaluable information about 245 publishers and imprints Independent book editors who can help make your book publisher-friendly Methods for spotting a scam before it’s too late Methods to becoming a confident partner in the business of publishing your book. This guide is an excellent addition to your collection if you have read Guide to Literary Agents 2019, Writer's Market 2019, or The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published.

Author : Emmanuel Alloa
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-08-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781040102398

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The Share of Perspective by Emmanuel Alloa Pdf

This book is a defense of perspectivism in the age of post-truth. At the crossroads of science, art, and philosophy, it unearths a tradition that we must rediscover: the point of view is not only what divides, it is also what is shared. Today, perspective is associated with individualism and personal viewpoints. But in an age of post-truth, the only robust answer to relativism lies in fact in a reappraisal of perspectivism. In discussion with contemporary new realisms of various sorts, this book makes a case why perspectivism alone can avoid us falling back into epistemological naivetés. A journey into the history of optics, art, philosophy, and social psychology, this book unearths the forgotten tradition of perspectiva communis, which makes perspective the vector of a common horizon. This book argues that vision is never immediate. Rather, to see through is the key to understanding the perspectival operation. We never see by ourselves—all seeing must pass through something other than itself, through the mediation and the detour of an apparatus or the witness of a third party. Besides the theoretical framework for this new approach to perspective, this book presents a series of case studies ranging from innovative interpretations of classical authors and key moments in the history of art—from ancient painting, trompe l’oeil, and Brunelleschi’s experiment in Renaissance Florence—to the issue of perspective in the work of contemporary artists such as Robert Smithson. The Share of Perspective will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in aesthetics, phenomenology, art history, and the history of sciences.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780878085989

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Foundations of the World Christian Movement: A Larger Perspective, Reader by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hwy-Chang Moon
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814583626

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Foreign Direct Investment by Hwy-Chang Moon Pdf

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) studies have evolved as one of the mainstreams in business strategy. This book presents a comprehensive perspective on the motivations behind the studies, the effects of FDI, and how it can be utilized and extended to other areas of studies. Written with a global perspective, this book not only touches upon business strategies but also covers government policies toward promoting and attracting FDI for industrial and economic development. The author, with his vast experience in consulting and research projects for multinational companies, international organizations and governments, examines real world business practices of Eastern firms and how they relate to their Western counterparts, thus making this book a valuable and practical reference not only for students, but for practitioners, too. Contents:International Players: From Western Multinationals to Global FirmsInternational Business Strategy: From Trade to FDIThe Western Perspective on FDI: From Market Failure to OLI ParadigmThe Global Perspective on FDI: From OLI Paradigm to Imbalance TheoryFDI Impacts on Country: From Negative to Positive PerspectiveFDI and Cluster: From Local to Global LinkAssessing the Investment Attractiveness: From Theory to PracticeEntry Mode Choices: From Market Failure to Three ConsiderationsGlobal Citizenship: From Responsibility to Opportunity Readership: Policy makers, researchers, professionals, undergraduates and postgraduate students interested in business strategies. Key Features:Unlike conventional FDI theories that focus on acquiring strategic advantages, this book emphasizes to look into both advantages and disadvantages, to expand our view on FDI motivations beyond advantage-seekingFDI studies were done mostly with one-firm based perspective, while this book examines the ecosystem of firms for FDI targets by improving imbalances in firm and industry value chainsWhereas FDI effects were mainly analysed concerning economic and regional development, this book suggests that FDI can be a driver for social development as wellKeywords:Foreign Direct Investment;Cluster;Imbalance Theory;Industrial Eco City Development (IECD)

Author : Toshiharu Ishikawa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811316845

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Locational Analysis of Firms’ Activities from a Strategic Perspective by Toshiharu Ishikawa Pdf

This book presents a variety of research papers on factories’ locations, city systems, and regional development. Consisting of three parts, it provides insights into the locational aspects of firms’ activities from a strategic perspective. Part 1 discusses decision-making in the context of location, specifying the motivation for firms to move their factories provided by the corporate tax system. It also presents a case study from East Asia to clarify a mechanism by which firms move factories. Part 2 addresses city systems, offering theoretical clues to understanding why city systems are important to regional economies. It also clarifies from the empirical analysis the relations between city systems and the performances of regional economies. Part 3 investigates the topic of industrial parks, demonstrating how they form a basis for establishing industrial clusters in regional economies. In addition, it examines the economic phases, such as economic disparity, generated in the process of development.

Author : Willis Overton,Ulrich Mueller,Judith Newman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136677601

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Developmental Perspectives on Embodiment and Consciousness by Willis Overton,Ulrich Mueller,Judith Newman Pdf

Until recently, the body has been largely ignored in theories and empirical research in psychology, particularly in developmental psychology. Recently however, several conceptions of the relation between body and mind have been developed. Common among these conceptions is the idea that the body plays an important role in our emotional, social, and

Author : Robert Pastrana
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781135036225

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Simplifying Perspective by Robert Pastrana Pdf

Master the art of linear perspective. If you’re an animator, illustrator, comic book artist, game artist or anything in between, you need to be able to create images that accurately and realistically show space, dimension and form. Simplifying Perspective is the one and only guide that thoughtfully and clearly breaks down the principles of perspective into something that’s easy to understand and use. With approachable lessons and clear visual step-by-step instruction, Robert Pastrana provides you with powerful techniques that help you turn a troubled drawing into a living, breathing, dimensional scene. With Simplifying Perspective, you’ll never have to wade through dense, complex technical manuals again – this comprehensive guide to perspective is tailored specifically for artists who need to learn the ins and outs of one, two, and three-point perspective, measuring, shadows, reflections, and more. Simplifying Perspective presents complex drawing concepts in an easy-to-follow, approachable manner so you can finally learn the essentials of perspective without the anticipated frustration. Provides clarity, depth, and a wealth of examples – this is your must-have guide to understanding and using linear perspective Detailed visual instruction includes hundreds of color coded, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the technical process of each construction Comprehensive companion website includes additional resources on perspective with a range of work to help further your skills

Author : Sarah Greifenstein,Dorothea Horst,Thomas Scherer,Christina Schmitt,Hermann Kappelhoff,Cornelia Müller
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110615036

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Cinematic Metaphor in Perspective by Sarah Greifenstein,Dorothea Horst,Thomas Scherer,Christina Schmitt,Hermann Kappelhoff,Cornelia Müller Pdf

Over centuries, scholars have explored how metaphor contributes to thought, language, culture. This collection of essays reflects on Müller, Kappelhoff, and colleagues’ transdisciplinary (film studies and linguistics) approach formulated in "Cinematic Metaphor: Experience – Affectivity – Temporality". The key concept of cinematic metaphor opens up reflections on metaphor as a form of embodied meaning-making in human life across disciplines. The book documents collaborative work, reflecting intense, sometimes controversial, discussions across disciplinary boundaries. In this edited volume, renowned authors explore how exposure to the framework of Cinematic Metaphor inspires their views of metaphor in film and of metaphor theory and analysis more generally. Contributions include explorations from the point of view of applied linguistics (Lynne Cameron), cognitive linguistics (Alan Cienki), media studies (Kathrin Fahlenbrach), media history (Michael Wedel), philosophy (Anne Eusterschulte), and psychology (Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr.).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Theology
ISBN : WISC:89066453648

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Perspectives by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sina Fackler,Timo Gnambs,Karin Gehrer,Kathrin Lockl,Ariel Mariah Lindorff,Karin Sørlie Street
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889763245

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Learning in times of COVID-19: Students’, Families’, and Educators’ Perspectives by Sina Fackler,Timo Gnambs,Karin Gehrer,Kathrin Lockl,Ariel Mariah Lindorff,Karin Sørlie Street Pdf

Author : Rex Vicat Cole
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486134543

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Perspective for Artists by Rex Vicat Cole Pdf

Depth, perspective of sky and sea, shadows, much more, not usually covered. 391 diagrams, 81 reproductions of drawings and paintings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Photography
ISBN : SRLF:A0007201247

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The Photo-beacon by Anonim Pdf

Author : Àngels Massip-Bonet,Albert Bastardas-Boada
Publisher : Springer
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642328176

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Complexity Perspectives on Language, Communication and Society by Àngels Massip-Bonet,Albert Bastardas-Boada Pdf

The “language-communication-society” triangle defies traditional scientific approaches. Rather, it is a phenomenon that calls for an integration of complex, transdisciplinary perspectives, if we are to make any progress in understanding how it works. The highly diverse agents in play are not merely cognitive and/or cultural, but also emotional and behavioural in their specificity. Indeed, the effort may require building a theoretical and methodological body of knowledge that can effectively convey the characteristic properties of phenomena in human terms. New complexity approaches allow us to rethink our limited and mechanistic images of human societies and create more appropriate emo-cognitive dynamic and holistic models. We have to enter into dialogue with the complexity views coming out of other more ‘material’ sciences, but we also need to take steps in the linguistic and psycho-sociological fields towards creating perspectives and concepts better fitted to human characteristics. Our understanding of complexity is different – but not opposed – to the one that is more commonly found in texts written by people working in physics or computer science, for example. The goal of this book is to extend the knowledge of these other more ‘human’ or socially oriented perspectives on complexity, taking account of the language and communication singularities of human agents in society. Our understanding of complexity is different – but not opposed – to the one that is more commonly found in texts written by people working in physics or computer science, for example. The goal of this book is to extend the knowledge of these other more ‘human’ or socially oriented perspectives on complexity, taking account of the language and communication singularities of human agents in society.

Author : Amrita Paresh Patel,Jaydipsinh Dodiya
Publisher : Sarup & Sons
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8176252638

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Perspectives on Sri Aurobindo's Poetry, Plays, and Criticism by Amrita Paresh Patel,Jaydipsinh Dodiya Pdf

This Book, It Is Hoped, Will Create In The Readers Not Only An Interest In Sri Aurobindo`S Literary Work, But Also An Awareness About His Message Of Integralism And Its Continued Relevance For All Times.