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Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love
by Pádraig Ó Tuama&“What is prayer? It&’s not a passport to heaven. If anything, it&’s a way of seeing here, a way of being here.&” In Being Here, acclaimed poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama offers a thoughtful collection of prayers and essays to focus attention in a world full of distractions. Featuring 31 collects—an ancient five-fold form of prayer—this unconventional devotional invites readers into a daily rhythm of connection and creativity. &“The hope is that you can turn to a prayer with the story of your life, and in the little emptiness you create there, hear something, discern something, feel something that&’s connecting you to other things seeking out connection with you.&” Each day&’s prayers are presented alongside scripture and illuminating literary texts. The book concludes with four incisive essays on politics, community, and the contours of contemporary life as seen through biblical literature. Pádraig also teaches readers how they can embrace poetic form to expand their practice of prayer. In these pages, spiritual wayfarers will find a place to both rest and grow their capacity for curiosity, justice, and love. This is a way of living / That&’s worth living daily.
Being Human: Star Trek New Frontier (Star Trek: The Next Generation #No. 12)
by Peter DavidAt last - the answer to the secret that New Frontier fans have been waiting for: the supernatural origins of USS Excalibur's navigator Mark McHenry. Always displaying talents far beyond those of mortal men, McHenry discovers the source of his power reaches back incredibly to ancient Greece - and to specific events from Star Trek: The Original Series.
Being Urban: Community, Conflict and Belonging in the Middle East (Planning, History and Environment Series)
by Simon GoldhillIn Being Urban, Simon Goldhill and his team of outstanding urbanists explore the meaning of the urban condition, with particular reference to the Middle East. As Goldhill explains in his introduction, ‘What is a good city?’, five questions motivate the book: How can a city be systematically planned and yet maintain a possibility of flexibility, change, and the wellbeing of citizens? How does the city represent itself to itself, and image its past, its present and its future? What is it to dwell in, and experience, a city? How does violence erupt in and to a city, and what strategies of reconciliation and reconstruction can be employed? And finally, what is the relationship between the infrastructure of the city and the political process? Following the introduction, the twelve chapters are grouped into four sections: Engagement and Space; Infrastructure and Space; Conflict and Structures; and Curating the City. Through each chapter, the contributors reflect on aspects of urban infrastructure and culture, citizenship, belonging and exclusion, politics and conflict, with examples from across the Middle East, from Cairo to Tehran, Tel Aviv to Istanbul. Not only will Being Urban further understanding of the topography of citizenship in the Middle East and beyond, it will also contribute to answering one of today’s key questions: What Is A Good City?
Beirut, I Love You
by Zena El KhalilZena el Khalil, a young Beirut-based female artist, writer, and activist who had an unconventional but worldly upbringing growing up in Lagos, Nigeria and attending art school in New York, returns after 9/11 to her familial home of Beirut and its mountains, beaches, food, music and drugs. Beirut, I Love You, spanning from 1994 to the present day, brings Beirut to life in all its glory and contradictions and is filled with personal anecdotes of Zena's life there: a place where, in spite of the pervasive desire for hope and the resilience of its people, still bears deep scars from the Lebanese Civil War and the Israeli invasion of 2006--a place where plastic surgery and AK 47s live side by side and nightclubs are situated on rooftops in order to avoid car bombs. Yet Zena and her friends, in particular her fellow rebel Maya, refuse to accept the extreme poles of Beirut, the militias and gender restrictions on one side, hedonism and materialism on the other. And although Zena experiences tragedy and loss, her story is a testament to the power of love and friendship, and the beauty of her city and its inhabitants. Written with an honest, profound simplicity, Zena is intoxicated by the country's contradictions--"Lebanon was, and always will be, schizophrenic"--and attempts to come to terms with her role among her friends, family, and city.
Belding (Images of America)
by Cindy M. HughesBelding is located in the northwest corner of Ionia County along the Flat River. The land was first settled by Charles Broas in 1837 and became known as Broas Rapids. The name was later changed to Patterson Mills, and in 1871 the small village was renamed Belding in honor of the Belding family. The Belding brothers manufactured silk and brought much activity to the community. Between 1885 and 1917, the Beldings operated four silk mills, two dormitories, Hotel Belding, a hospital, an opera house, a library, and many more downtown businesses. The silk mills alone employed more people than all other area factories combined. With the brothers controlling 90 percent of the American silk market, Belding became known as "Silk Capital of the World."
Belettering en Ontwerpgids Voor Het Leren van Kalligrafie
by Hiddenstuff EntertainmentIn een tijd waarin het grootste deel van ons schrijven gebeurt via een computerlettertype, stelt Kalligrafie ons in staat uniek te zijn en onze eigen persoonlijke stijlen uit te drukken. In dit boek onthult Maggie de schoonheid van de kunst en hoe je deze kunstvorm kunt beheersen om jezelf uit te drukken. Dit is wat inbegrepen is: -Populaire stijlen om uw persoonlijke touch te verkennen en aan te passen -Kies de juiste hulpmiddelen om u te helpen bij het creëren van mooie letters -Specifieke voorbeelden om u te helpen uw eigen persoonlijke kunstvorm te inspireren - Waar benodigdheden te kopen -Nibs, inkt en papier selectie - Oefeningen beroertes, woorden en letters -> Scroll naar de bovenkant van de pagina en klik op toevoegen aan winkelwagentje om meteen te kopen Disclaimer: Deze auteur en / of rechtseigenaar (s) doen geen claims, beloftes of garanties met betrekking tot de nauwkeurigheid, volledigheid of toereikendheid van de inhoud van dit boek en wijst uitdrukkelijk de aansprakelijkheid af voor fouten en weglatingen in de inhoud ervan. Dit product is alleen ter referentie.
Beleuchtung im Fotostudio zu Hause
by Amber RichardsDieses Buch richtet sich an alle, die gerne ein Fotostudio in den eigenen vier Wänden einrichten möchten. Es ist für Anfänger gedacht, die gerne Neues dazulernen möchten. Zu den verschiedenen Themen des Buchs gehören der Umgang mit Dauer- und Blitzlicht sowie verschiedene Techniken, um das Licht nach eigenem Wunsch zu steuern. Ein Fotostudio ist eine kontrollierbare Umgebung, in der Sie tolle Fotos machen und sich kreativ austoben können. Davon kann man auch dann profitieren, wenn man einfach nur bessere Fotos von seiner Familie oder den Haustieren machen möchte. Auch für die Produktfotografie findet man hier hilfreiche Anleitungen. Tolle Fotos sind schließlich ein Muss für alle, die auf eBay oder anderen Internet-Plattformen verkaufen. Gute Ausleuchtung ist extrem wichtig! In diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihr eigenes Fotostudio einrichten und mit welchen Anpassungen sie die perfekte Mischung aus Licht und Farben erreichen. Kurz gesagt, ist es der ideale Leitfaden für Einsteiger, die ihren Traum vom Fotostudio zuhause verwirklichen möchten.
Belief Functions: 4th International Conference, BELIEF 2016, Prague, Czech Republic, September 21-23, 2016, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #9861)
by Jiřina Vejnarová Václav KratochvílThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Belief Functions, BELIEF 2016, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in September 2016. The 25 revised full papers presented in this book were carefully selected and reviewed from 33 submissions. The papers describe recent developments of theoretical issues and applications in various areas such as combination rules; conflict management; generalized information theory; image processing; material sciences; navigation.
The Believer, Issue 112
by Vendela Vida Heidi Julavits Karolina WaclawiakThe Believer's mission is to introduce readers to the best and most interesting work in the world of art, culture, and thought-whether that means literature, painting, wrestling, philosophy, or cooking-in an attractive vehicle that's free from the bugbears of condescension, mustiness, and jargony obfuscation. Its content (including essays, interviews, comics, poetry, and reviews) offers fresh perspectives from editors Heidi Julavits, Vendela Vida, and Karolina Waclawiak. Each issue includes the popular columns "Stuff I've Been Reading," by Nick Hornby, and "What the Swedes Read" (a look at Nobel Prize-winners), by Daniel Handler.The Believer is a monthly magazine where length is no object. There are book reviews that are not necessarily timely, and that are very often long. There are also interviews that are very long. We will focus on writers and books we like. We will give people and books the benefit of the doubt. The working title of this magazine was The Optimist. -The Editors
Believing and Seeing: The Art of Gothic Cathedrals
by Roland Recht Mary WhittallIn addition to the great cathedrals of France, Recht explores key religious buildings throughout Europe to reveal how their grand designs supported this profusion of images that made visible the signs of scripture. Metalworkers, for example, fashioned intricate monstrances and reliquaries for the presentation of sacred articles, and technical advances in stained glass production allowed for more expressive renderings of holy objects. Sculptors, meanwhile, created increasingly naturalistic works and painters used multi-hued palettes to enhance their subjects' lifelike qualities. Re-imagining these works as a link between devotional practices in the late Middle Ages and contemporaneous theories that deemed vision the basis of empirical truth, Recht provides students and scholars with a new and powerful lens through which to view Gothic art and architecture.
Believing is Seeing: Observations on the Mysteries of Photography
by Errol MorrisIn his inimitable style, Errol Morris untangles the mysteries behind an eclectic range of documentary photographs. With his keen sense of irony, skepticism, and humor, Morris shows how photographs can obscure as much as they reveal, and how what we see is often determined by our beliefs. Each essay in this book is part detective story, part philosophical meditation, presenting readers with a conundrum, and investigates the relationship between photographs and the real world they supposedly record. Believing Is Seeing is a highly original exploration of photography and perception, from one of America’s most provocative observers.
Believing Is Seeing: Creating The Culture Of Art
by Mary Anne StaniszewskiWhy are the paleolithic Venus of Willendorf, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes, and Marcel Duchamp's ready-made urinal all considered works of art? Why, strictly speaking, is a Cindy Sherman photograph more "art-like" than a Da Vinci portrait? How did the painters and sculptors of the Renaissance see their creations? And who decides what art is today? In the tradition of Marshall McLuhan and John Berger, this learned and deliciously subversive book gives us a new way of seeing our artistic heritage. Believing Is Seeing is a work of multicultural scope and glittering intelligence that bridges the gulf between classical Japanese painting and the films of Spike Lee, between high theory and pop culture. Probing beyond the rhetorical surface of standard art histories and drawing on a panoramic array of illustrative material, Mary Anne Staniszewski throws a fresh light on individual works and the often mystifying criteria by which they are valued.
Bell County
by Tim CornettBell County is a place steeped in history and imbued with a pioneering spirit. Its favorable location in southeastern Kentucky at the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains makes it the gateway to the Bluegrass State and beyond. Formed just after the Civil War from neighboring Harlan and Knox Counties, the area was explored by famous frontiersmen Dr. Thomas Walker and Daniel Boone, opening the nation's door to the West. From the 1750s until the last footfalls of the pioneers had been heard in the West, thousands trekked across this region. As the land became more accessible, travelers began to settle in this remote area. The discovery of coal, the advent of logging, and the coming of the railroad made Bell County a place to live and prosper, and its residents have always taken pride in their town's humble beginnings.Images of America: Bell County celebrates the region's heritage with vintage images and informative text. Black-and-white photographs culled from a variety of sources highlight the spirit of a remarkable community, where self-made millionaires and peg-legged admirals were among the many unforgettable individuals to call the area home. This photo journal invites readers to rediscover Bell County and its treasures.
Bell County
by Nancy Kelsey Michael KelseyThe establishment of Fort Hood during World War II ushered in a period of rapid progress for Bell County. Its predominately agrarian identity was transformed into a modern, multidimensional economy focused on defense, health care, education, transportation, and heritage tourism. Beginning in the 1960s, the county experienced a population shift to the suburbs, and its numbers tripled, from 94,097 in 1960 to 310,235 in 2010. The Centroplex of Killeen, Belton, and Temple is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas. In 2014, Killeen ranked 18th in the nation for growth. US News & World Report ranked Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple 10th among Texas hospitals for 2014-2015. Today, the culturally diverse population respects its history and anticipates a bright future for the county.
The Bell Family
by Noel StreatfeildIf you love Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes, you’ll adore The Bell Family.'Well, little people, what's the news?’Meet the big, happy Bell family who live in the vicarage at St Marks.Father is a reverend; Mother is as kind as kind can be. Then there's all the children – practical Paul, dancing Jane, mischievous Ginnie, and finally the baby of the family, Angus, whose ambition is to own a private zoo (he has already begun with his six boxes of caterpillars). And not forgetting Esau, a surefire competitor for the most beautiful dog in Britain.Follow their eventful lives from tense auditions to birthday treats; from troubled times to hilarious escapades. The perfect Christmas gift for ballet-loving children.Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can find out which one of the Bell children you most resemble!
Bella Bella Sampler Quilts: 9 Projects with Unique Sets, Inspired by Italian Marblework, Full-Size Paper-Piecing Patterns
by Norah McMeekingCreate your own Italian tile masterpiece Capture the glory of medieval Italian marble work with 9 breathtaking paper-pieced quilts and 35 mix-and-match blocks designed by Norah McMeeking, author of the best-selling Bella Bella Quilts. Norah's uniquely easy paper-piecing techniques, tips gleaned from years of teaching paper piecing, and comprehensive cutting and materials charts all guarantee your success. Draw on your fabric stash to create new color combinations for these quilts, or try them with coordinating fat quarter packs. • 9 all-new quilts with easy-to-follow instructions • 35 paper-pieced blocks to mix and match into your own quilted masterpieces • Full-size paper-piecing patterns on pullouts
Belle Epoque Toe-Up Thigh Highs and Kneesocks: ePatterns from Toe-Up Socks for Every Body (Potter Craft ePatterns)
by Wendy D. JohnsonInstructions for making toe-up thigh highs and knee socks.
Belle Fury (The Manhattan Ten Series #3)
by Lola Dodge"Lola Dodge does it again! I can't get enough of these superhero romances and I truly wonder WHY ARE THERE NOT MORE?!" -Literary George A ballerina. A lightning-powered soldierboy.She’s focused on career, career, and only career. This dance-a-holic wants nothing but the stage and the spotlight and she has the talent to back up her dreams. Belle’s path to stardom is a straight shot until her late-onset super powers erupt mid-show and blowing up the stage becomes a little too literal.He’s the Manhattan Ten’s second-in-command with red lightning jazz hands and military-grade loyalty to his hero crew. So, when the boss assigns him to babysit a rogue dancer, Red Ruin can only follow orders. But the more time he spends with the not-so-blushing ballerina, Belle, the more she steals his own center stage.It’s love at first fight in the third volume of the Manhattan Ten Series.[A novella-length superhero romance of 30K words. Rated 18+ for adult language and some sexual content. Perfect reading for fans of Jennifer Estep’s Bigtime series and Lexi Dunne’s Superheroes Anonymous.]The Manhattan Ten Series:1. Ivory - October 20192. Temptress - November 20193. Belle Fury - December 20194. Angel - January 2020
Belle Isle (Postcard History Series)
by Karen Macarthur Grizzard Ericka L. GrizzardDetroit�s crowning jewel, Belle Isle, has been a leisure destination for natives and visitors alike for well over a century. Originating as Wahnabezee or �Swan Island� by Native Americans and Isle aux Cochons or �Hog Island� by early French settlers, the name was changed to Belle Isle in 1845 to honor Michigan governor Lewis Cass�s daughter Isabelle. After generations of passing between public and private ownership, the island was bought in 1879 by the City of Detroit, which commissioned famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted to create the beloved haven that is known today. An island oasis with attractions dating back to its early years, Belle Isle continues to connect the past, present, and future of a vibrant city.
Bellevue: Post World War II Years
by Eastside Heritage CenterBellevue has grown, in just a few generations, from a small farming town into an important urban center and economic hub, with the foundations for this success being laid in the two decades following World War II. The opening of the Mercer Island floating bridge, in 1940, promoted the settlement of the lands to the east of Lake Washington during the population and housing boom of the 1950s and 1960s, and Bellevue became the primary commercial center for these vibrant new communities. Families flocked to the shiny subdivisions, with new schools, shopping centers, churches, and parks springing up right behind. But it was strong political, business, and civic leadership that kept Bellevue from being just another sprawling suburb. As business began to push outward from Seattle, Bellevue was able to grow gracefully and preserve its sense of place. It remains a wonderful community for families from around the globe and a place that longtime residents are reluctant to leave.
La belleza y el terror: Una historia alternativa del Renacimiento italiano
by Catherine FletcherUn retrato poderoso, moderno, íntimo y profundamente humano de una era de destrucción extrema y creatividad excepcional, el renacimiento italiano, un periodo que moldeó la cultura occidental y que fue mucho más extraño, oscuro y fascinante de lo que nos han enseñado. Conocemos a la Mona Lisa por su sonrisa enigmática, pero casi nadie sabe que estuvo casada con un traficante de esclavos. Veneramos a Leonardo da Vinci por su arte, pero pocos hoy somos conscientes de la importancia de sus ingeniosos diseños de armamento. Rara vez oímos hablar, asimismo, de las mujeres escritoras, los mercaderes judíos, los ingenieros, las prostitutas y los granjeros que vivieron el día a día de este periodo. Muchos de los artistas y pensadores más célebres del Renacimiento (como Miguel Ángel, Rafael o Maquiavelo) no surgieron durante el famoso renacer del siglo XV, sino en el XVI, una época dominada por una serie de luchas de poder y guerras salvajes por toda Europa. Estas propiciaron el surgimiento de grandes fortunas y la creación de algunas de las mejores obras de arte jamás vistas, pero también devastaron al pueblo. Al mismo tiempo, el nacimiento del protestantismo, la colonización española de América y la expansión del Imperio otomano plantearon graves amenazas al poder italiano, y suscitaron debates sobre la ética política, la esclavitud, las creencias religiosas y la moral sexual que resuenan con muchos debates actuales. En este extraordinario libro, historia narrativa y de alta calidad y rebosante de vida, Catherine Fletcher nos descubre el lado oscuro del Renacimiento, cuyas conexiones con el presente son mucho más interesantes que las que ofrece la simple visión, dominada por bellas imágenes, que nos ha contado la historia convencional. La crítica ha dicho...«Brillante y apasionante. He aquí el verdadero Renacimiento en una historia de una originalidad y una frescura cautivadoras.»Simon Sebag Montefiore «Una historia de alianzas, traiciones, saqueos, asedios, hambrunas, asesinatos y torturas terriblemente ingeniosas. Fletcher crea atmósfera y drama sin renunciar a la claridad. Poderoso.»The Guardian «Aterrador y fascinante, desmantela los tópicos sobre el Renacimiento con la precisión de un arcabuz. Ambicioso y plural, arroja luz sobre figuras a menudo olvidadas por la historia convencional.»The Sunday Times «Impresionante y lúcido, el relato brilla con sus coloridos detalles. Una historia sólida pero vívida y convincente sobre cómo Italia fue derribada aún cuando su cultura volaba alto.»The Times «Basado en una investigación impecable y admirablemente bien escrito, aporta datos de gran interés en cada página.»The Sunday Telegraph «La sabiduría de Fletcher es envidiable. Sabe mejor que nadie lo traicioneros que fueron ese momento y ese lugar.»The Daily Telegraph «Magnífico. Fletcher muestra cómo excavar bajo los tesoros artísticos y comerciales del Renacimiento en Italia puede revelar fuertes conexiones entre cultura, negocios, religión y violencia.»Financial Times
Bellies and Babies: The Business of Maternity and Newborn Photography
by Sandy Puc'Learn to master the art of maternity and newborn photography Maternity and newborn photography is an exciting new photographic specialty with a growing market. In this book by professional photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Sandy Puc, you will find both information and inspiration. This book covers technical aspects such as equipment, lighting techniques, and composition, but also examines the human side of the equation: how to make moms comfortable during the shoot, tips on photographing newborns, suggestions for props and poses for children under a year of age, and much more. Additionally, it will include business strategies for photographers who are looking to expand into this bourgeoning market. Addresses what photographers need to know to venture into this popular specialty Provides technical information about equipment, lighting, composition, camera settings, and printing Explains how to make expectant mothers feel comfortable and attractive during the shoot, how to work with newborns, techniques for posing children younger than a year, tips on using props, and more Illustrated with dozens of the author's maternity and newborn portraits Bellies and Babies: The Art of Maternity and Newborn Photography offers photographers both the information and ideas they need to successfully photograph expectant mothers and newborns.
Bellingham
by Cecil W. JentgesBellingham is known as the city of subdued excitement, but it was not always this way. From its discovery by a British naval captain to its coal, lumber, and fish industries and to its riots and social movements, Bellingham has had quite a rich and sometimes controversial past. Starting out as four separate towns, it took the leadership of a few and the work of many to bring a community together and create one of Washington's secret masterpieces.
Bellport Revisited
by Victor PrincipeBellport Village, with its beautiful historic homes and sweeping views of the Great South Bay, has remained a thriving community through the years, retaining its strong sense of place. The Bellportstreetscape is alive with diverse architecture that has enriched the lives of its residents and visitors for generations. One knows immediately when one is in the Bellport area. It is a place apart, where the monotony of contemporary suburbia gives way to the charming eccentricities of history. Through a wealth of historic images, most never published before, from several private collections and from the extensive archives of the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Museum, Bellport Revisited chronicles the history of a village that has resisted development and remained a charming and unique place.
Bellport Village and Brookhaven Hamlet
by Victor PrincipeWhen Capt. Thomas Bell came to the old Brewster Plantation in the 1820s, he recognized its potential as an important seaport. The place, formerly known as Occumbomuck, lay with nearby Fire Place opposite an inlet on the barrier island to the south. Bell's vision never materialized; however, the area soon had admirers who made it one of the earliest summer destinations in Suffolk County. So it remains-periodically rediscovered as a summer haven by a succession of scientists, writers, artists, moguls, and intellectuals, and long-cherished by its permanent residents.With more than two hundred images, most of them never previously published, Bellport Village and Brookhaven Hamlet visits the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, capturing the buildings, people, activities, and events that defined this special area. Old houses at the early heart of the settlements are not just charming; some of them were home to fascinating people: Birdsall Otis Edey, poet and suffragist; Oliver Hazard Perry Robinson, inventor of the ball bearing; William Glackens, Ashcan school artist and summer resident; and others. As Brookhaven Hamlet remained quiet and rural, Bellport Village became a year-round resort with fancy hotels, such as the Bay House, the Goldthwaite, the Wyandotte, and the Bellport, and an exclusive beach club known as the Old Inlet Club. Although the area has always attracted the famous and prominent, it was also home to the creative and entrepreneurial who made their mark locally.