Hk Lab

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Hong Kong can be though of as a laboratory with significant potential as a site for the creation of future urban models, not just in China but in the greater Asian continent, in Europe, America, and elsewhere. In HK Lab, an array of scholars from the fields of design, visual culture, business management, architecture, urban planning, art history, and semiotics focus on the unique conditions--geographic, historic, political, economic, social, and cultural--that have produced the ever-expanding network of ideas that make up Hong Kong.

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Hk Lab 2 (HK LAB)
Laurent Gutierrez , Laura Ruggeri , and Valerie Portefaix
Manufacturer: Map Book Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Hk Lab

ASIN: 9628604082
Release Date: 2005-04-15

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Picking up where HK LAB left off, HK LAB 2 brings together artist projects and a number of theoretical and critical viewpoints on Hong Kong interior spaces. Conceived as a polycentric book, where a number of themes come together--private-public use, use-exchange, space-time, local-global, prescribed-interim use and control-deviation--the highly visual HK LAB 2 deals with the changing nature of urban experience and inhabition. Expressed in extreme and spectacular ways, or in a gradual and less visible fashion, the acts of building, decorating, furnishing, using, transforming, and repressing interiors shown here convey meanings about the reciprocal relationships between people and their spaces.

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Dazzling and instructive.......1998-04-02

This book is for the serious jewelry student but even the casual reader could be caught by the amazingly beautiful jewelry in it. The collection consists of Etruscan, Greek and Roman gold jewelry reaching back to the 7th century B.C. and ending around the 3rd century A.D. The text is informative and succinct. The photos are superb. In particular, the technical virtuosity and design elegance of the ancient Etruscans are breathtaking.

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Not until the fall of the communist regime in 1989 and the end of Czechoslovakia's cultural isolation did the world begin to appreciate the Czech avant-garde photographers of the first half of the twentieth century. This first survey of Czech avant-garde photography introduces the important work of FrantiÅ¡ek Drtikol, Jaromir Funke, Jaroslav RÃ¶ssler, JindÃ¸ich Å tyrskÃ½, Josef Sudek, and numerous others whose work made Czech photography synonymous with visions of modernity. The essays introduce the period and explore the background and connections among the photographers. Biographical profiles are also included. But the book's main attraction is its outstanding collection of duotone and color images, many published here for the first time. The Czech edition of this book received the "Best Photographic Publication of 1999-2000" award from Primavera FotogrÃ¡fica in Barcelona and from Month of Photography in Bratislava and was one of six finalists for the 2001 Kraszna-Krausz Photography Book Award.

Not for sale in the Czech Republic

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A must-read for photography and cultural historians.......2002-11-02

This landmark survey of Czech avant-garde photography is the first time we have seen how Central European experimentalists found the same mainstreams and explored many of the same byways as did their American and European cohorts. And yet, as the images in this book testify, almost every shot has a quality distinctive enough to be called Czech.

Czech photographers had a vision of modernity that resembled Bauhaus in its desire for a major houseclean of old forms, but avoided the Bauhaus's smothering insistence on theory first and reality later. The Czech vision was really many visions. We see aesthetic old friends here: pictorialism, picture poems, abstraction and its quasi-abstract variant called nonfiguration, social journalism, surrealism-and a home-grown movement named Poetism.

The text is an anthology of essays. They have a elbowy reach as they knock into each other introducing the period and movements; exploring the background of the photographers and their mutual influences on each other; and much more.

Photography came to Czechoslovakia well after film had been put onto rolls. They could spend their spare time thinking. It is tempting to compare the Czech efforts with the boundary-pushing experiments of North American and Western European photographers in the Twenties and Thirties. They were, after all, conducted almost simultaneously. Yet there is a clear difference in technique between images by Paul Strand, Minor White, Ansel Adams, and Edward Steichen, and their Czech counterparts named Jeromir Funke, Jindrich Styrsky, and Drahomir Ruzicka. The difference is largely due to the Czechs being essentially untrained, unlettered hobbyists with very little aesthetic theory to distract them, and therefore an ability to see objects and scenes on their own terms.

It shows.

Take some of the high-angle panoramic portraits of cafe terraces and outdoor restaurants of Josef Ehm, Jan Lauschmann, Arnost Pickart, and Eugen Wiskovsky. They resemble the overhead shots of Atget and Cartier-Bresson. The big difference is that Cartier-Bresson was consciously seeing a "decisive moment" to push the shutter, while the Czechs seem more preoccupied with panorama in and of itself. For example, there are almost no humans in the pictures; unoccupied cafe tables march off in rows like stamped-metal plates on a production line. From the flat, even light one knows the skies were overcast. Did the photographers go there on such days because they sought a scene without life? If so or even if not, they succeeded.

This same sense of dyspersonalization also occurs with the nudes. If ever there was a case for elan as a series of curves, the nude is it. Yet the nudes of Frantisek Drtikol are so embedded in (and mostly behind) angularities and factory-hewn curves that the figures come off as union-shop amazons fresh from the factory floor. While the text assigns terms to the various classes of imagery-Constructivism, Futurism, Functionalism, and the like-the impact on the eye is rather different: of all the catchalls one can apply to remove being from reality, industrial photography is as cold and correct as a calculus solution.

The rather smallish amount of commercial photography presented likewise is unremarkable, even the page layouts trying to be with-it in an era when Art Deco dominated almost everything a few longitudes to the west. This surprises, because the American experimentalist Man Ray, living in Paris, was a formidable esprit de l'oeil to Jaroslav Rossler and others. Ray's was is the most energizing foreign influence on Czech photo imagination of the time.

All this took an abrupt swerve when Surrealism arrived. Photographers such as Jindrich Styrzsky, Hugo Taborsky, Frantisek Vobecky, and Bohumil Nemec spared us Western Europe's metaphysics of dripping clocks and life-vacated forms to concentrate on a more local product: the magical encounters to be found on a human visage. With surrealism the Czechs utterly reversed themselves. A human-seed sensibility blossomed into a broad meadow whose subtext was poetry, imagination, creativity, and the inner model. Literature was as much a part of photography as photograph was of literature, just as complexity, too, contains its own antonym. The term "Surrealism" as defined in Paris didn't quite fit this heady mix, so it was aptly called Poetism by the locals. Antonin Dufek's chapter on the subject is arguably the most stimulating in the book.

The most striking images in the book are Surrealist. In Jeroslav Rössler's "Untitled, 1931" on page 117 (and the cover jacket), a woman's face fills the frame, tilted at 45 degrees as she looks the lens in the eye. The pictorial strength may come from her thin line of almost black lipstick and one eye encircled by a black ring, but the psychic strength comes from the translucent panes before her that divide the image into portions of clarity and bad focus. What we see isn't a reality, it is a focusscape.

The book is as complete a view as we can find of the entire Czech world between the White Carpathians and the mountain rim that barriers off Czechoslovakia from the rest of Europe. Photographers had a great old time in the years between the arrival of democracy with Jan Masaryk's government in 1918 and its end with Hitler's invasion in 1938. An astonishing number of them were hobbyists with little interest in what today would be called a career path. It is quite something to watch them trying the same experiments and making the same mistakes-finding their own metier like good artists should-with results quite different that events further westward.

They defined aesthetics, possibilities, and learned the limits of their medium. But much more. They ventured well beyond the typical hobbyist's preoccupation with technique and equipment. Their great contribution was essentially the same as that of Atget and Bressai: a vivid glimpse into the realities of their part of the world-Westernized Slavs-which no one had paid much attention to. It turned out that society and commonplaces were more relevant to them than theory and manifesto.

A Gem for Serious Photography and Art Lovers.......2002-10-17

First published as "Ceska fotograficka avantgarda 1918-1948," this book shows how great the photographers of Czechoslovakia of the first half of the 20th century were. They did not have digital techniques, but nevertheless produced wonderful art (as suggested by the original title of the exhibition, "Modern Beauty: Czech Photographic Avant-Garde 1918-1948"). I had heard of Frantisek Drtikol, Jaromir Funke, and Josef Sudek, but I had never seen a good sampling of their images before reading this book. New to me were artists such as Jindrich Heisler, Jaroslav Rossler, Karel Teige, and Eugen Wiskovsky. The authors must have carefully chosen the photographs published in the book from collections in Prague and elsewhere. Most of the photos are in black and white, but some are in color, and all are well reproduced. The text is illuminating, with discussion of the relationship of the Czech photographers' work to that of Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Alexander Rodchenko, Man Ray, and other contemporaries. The chapters on "optical words," "hidden sources" (e.g., collages), and surrealism were the most interesting to me. Toward the back of the book, the chronologies, biographies, bibliography, and index are useful for future reference. I hope you purchase it!

Czech Photographic Avant-garde, 1918-1948

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Czech Photographic Avant-garde, 1918-1948
Vladimir Birgus
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OQT0RE

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This collection of essays by an international team of contributors compares and contrasts the economic policy of different countries during the Depression era. The contributors each explore how far economic policy in the country in question was shaped by the determination of governments to retain certain orthodox features of economic policy which did not always meet the urgent social and economic requirements of the day.

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Very Good Book

A wealth of practical tips, tricks, and techniques

What a how-to guide!

The Business of Special Events: Fundraising Strategies for Changing Times
Harry A. Freedman , and Karen Feldman
Manufacturer: Pineapple Press (FL)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Special Events: Proven Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising

Event Planning : The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events

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Fundraising for Nonprofits: How to Build a Community Partnership

ASIN: 1561641413

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Nowhere else will you find such a wealth of practical, experiential advice along with plenty of worksheets, checklists, samples, examples, and anecdotes from the authors' years in nonprofit management. With wisdom, know-how, an eye on detail, the authors show you how to produce a special event, whether a sidewalk sale or a glamorous gala, to make money and friends in the name of your cause.

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Handy Dandy Notebook !.......2007-10-13

This book is practical and easy to understand. It touches base on every aspect of the business no matter how big or small. It awesome for reference, since it's detailed and organized. I always go back to it. And the tips are great!

Very Good Book.......2007-05-08

This book was helpful, more so than others I've read. I would reccomened buying it. This book has a lot of useful information. The charts and timelines are very nice also.

A wealth of practical tips, tricks, and techniques.......2003-03-04

Collaboratively written by professional non-profit organization fundraiser Harry A. Freedman and Florida-based journalist Karen Feldman, The Business Of Special Events: Fundraising Strategies For Changing Times is a step-by-step guidebook that effectively instructs the reader in every step of organizing a successful fundraising effort in today's technological era. Individual chapters specifically address how to create a balanced budget; secure corporate sponsorship; maintain accurate records; get serviceable publicity; provide food, beverages, and entertainment at fundraising gatherings; and more. A wealth of practical tips, tricks, and techniques make The Business Of Special Events a top-notch and highly recommended resource.

What a how-to guide!.......2001-05-24

I purchased this book several years ago and I still refer to it whenever I am planning a special event. Freedman & Feldman provide a guide that literally lays the groundwork for conducting a successful special event (I hope that is not a Kent Dove title). Every subject from selecting the right event to post-event evaluation is covered in this resource.

Great pains are taken to illustrate the areas discussed and tips abound throught the book. I found the samples of event materials particularly useful in gaining an understanding of some of the principles that are illustrated.

The Business of Special Events is a must have edition to your library. A great resource for volunteers, chairpersons, staff and Board. I completly agree with George R. Reis, Editor, Fundraising Management when he says "When other writers discuss special events, they often quote Harry Freedman. This book is the final word on the subject."

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Before the late 1960s, Japan historians characterized the Early Modern Japanese economy in waht are typical feudal terms. Considered backward and stagnant, it was argued that the economy eventually collapsed under the weight of its own internal limitations. This narrative has given way in the past two decades to a new interpretation in which Japan's pre-industrial economy is protrayed as one of substantive growth and qualitative change, the setting stage for modern development during the Meiji era.

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The past decade has seen a steady increase in the problem of unsupervised kids and its associated risks and dangers. The Second Edition of Latchkey Kids, offers a fresh outlook on this predicament and recommends future directions. Thoroughly updated with new research conducted between 1996-1997, the authors put the latchkey phenomenon in perspective and attempt to dispel common misconceptions. They detail a variety of alternative care programs that have been successfully implemented in many communities, including extended-day programs in public schools, neighborhood "block mothers," and after-school hotlines. Furthermore, they provide strategies for businesses, government, schools, and libraries that are indirectly faced with significant caregiving responsibilities. A new chapter focuses on high-risk children who experience self care, such as children with disabilities and children living in urban or impoverished neighborhoods. Additionally, the authors address the difficult issue of teenagers at home without supervision and the special problems that situation poses, including risk-taking with drugs, sex, and other dangerous behavior.

This helpful guide is written for professionals in the fields of counseling, education, family studies, social work, and criminology as well as concerned parents with latchkey kids.

Latchkey Kids: Unlocking Doors for Children and Their Families

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Latchkey Kids: Unlocking Doors for Children and Their Families

Manufacturer: Lexington, MA 1986.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IG620I

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LATCHKEY KIDS: UNLOCKING DOORS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Suzanne et al. Lamorey
Manufacturer: Sage Publications,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N76BAS

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The Greatest Canadian War Hero Ever!.......1999-05-03

He led Canada through the bloodiest war it had ever been through and came out of it and honoured hero. He truly was a great Canadian.

The Price of Command: A Biography of General Guy Simonds

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The Price of Command: A Biography of General Guy Simonds
Dominick Graham
Manufacturer: Stoddart Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NX7N7M

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Sun Rose Clear: Stories of Wwii
Lowell Peterson
Manufacturer: Peterson House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0971912807

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Interesting, but NOT an identification guide.......1999-08-02

This book is primarily a guide to the distribution of Japanese birds, and the historical record of their locations. Brazil lists every species ever seen in Japan and tells where and when it is found (by prefecture, island, or even more specific location if the bird is rare). Then he describes its habitat, nesting habits and seasons, and usually its calls. Finally, he lists the authorities who have described it and summarizes the large regions in which it has been seen.

Nowhere does he discuss the birds' appearances at all. There are six nice color plates and some excellent line drawings, but in total these show only about 100 birds, and are not planned with identification in mind in any case.

Brazil includes an amazing bibliography, totaling over 1000 entries going back to the early 1800s. The bibliography alone is worth the price of the book. In his text, however, he does not limit his citations to the bibliography but also references a large number his own personal observations and communications from other observers.

Mark Brazil is a major authority on Japanese birds, and this book is valuable in many ways. But it is in no sense an identification guide.

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Where's the second edition?

A Field guide to the birds of Japan

Manufacturer: Wild Bird Society of Japan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Ornithology | Zoology | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 4931150047

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Where's the second edition?.......2000-03-28

I could say that this is the best field guide to the birds in Japan that I have ever found, but that might be misleading since it's the only such guide. Basically it's pretty adequate. Some of the art work is well short of the standards of some other guides I'm familiar with, such as the National G's N. American guide. But if you're going to be doing some birding in Japan, and you don't read Japanese, you'll appreciate this book. There is a more recent Japanese version which lists several additional species, but the only English version is from 1982. I'd like to see a new English version, with some improved plates, though I suppose the market is pretty limited and I'm not holding my breath.

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Birds in Japan: A Field Guide
Yoshimaro Yamashina
Manufacturer: Tokyo News Service, LTD.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NPQ6Q4

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Excellent field guide!

Field Guide to the Birds of Japan
Wild Bird Society of Japan
Manufacturer: Kodansha America
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0870117467

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Excellent field guide!.......1999-01-09

336 page field guide of all Japan's birds. Comparable to Golden's Birds of North America guide. Illustrations are very accurate with arrows showing key identification features. Text includes description, similar species comparisons, voice, and status notes. A map is included on the same page as the text and illustration. It shows all of Japan, Koreas, western Alaska, eastern China, eastern Russia, and Mongolia. Also contains a checklist of birds and a description of 27 birdwatching locations that include a list of birds by season, habitat and transportation directions.

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A Birdwatcher's Guide to Japan
Mark Brazil
Manufacturer: Kodansha America
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Japanese Crane: Bird of Happiness
Dorothy Britton , and Tsuneo Hayashida
Manufacturer: Kodansha International (JPN)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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BIRDS IN JAPAN A Field Guide

Manufacturer: Tokyo News Service
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FH64G2

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Birds in Japan a Field Guide
Yoshimaro Yamashina
Manufacturer: UNSPECIFIED VENDOR
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VUODLG

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Birds in Japan: A field guide
Yoshimaro Yamashina
Manufacturer: Shubun International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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A Field Guide to the Birds of Japan
Wild Bird Society of Japan
Manufacturer: Kodansh International Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PRYZXG

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