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Megawords: 200 Terms You Really Need to Know - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: In 1976 Raymond Williams produced a remarkable book called Keywords, in which he carefully analysed the genesis of certain key cultural concepts that were currently in use. His deep hist- orical sense, and understanding of the inter-connectedness of culture and society, produced a work that brilliantly illuminated the ways in which concepts took on particular inflections in different historical and theoretical eras. Keywords was a living dictionary of the development of concepts and of their changing use. It is partly in homage to that work that this volume is dedicated, but it is also a response to the fact that history has already left behind most of the intellectual universe that Williams occupied. Interestingly, much of the strength, and weakness, of Williams’ work can now be seen to derive from his own ‘Englishness’, itself a term that once seemed unproblematic, but which is now resonant of colonialism, Eurocentrism and the somewhat uncritical acceptance of a whole way of life. The changes that the last quarter of a century has witnessed have decentred the intellectual universe as surely as they have restruc- tured the world of work and the nature of culture. It is in part to trace the patterns of these changes that this book considers a number of concepts that have gained recent currency in intellectual debate. Unlike Keywords, however, I shall only be concerned with very recent history and with considering a number of new, and sometimes difficult, concepts that have emerged during a time of very rapid change, both in the human- ities and in society as a whole. It might be said that theory itself has emerged as the high ground of much current debate, and that history has been eclipsed. These recent developments in Megawords 2 theoretical works have been so rapid, and so widespread, that not every idea or concept can be captured. Instead, I shall be looking at some of the more central—or ‘mega’—words that have emerged over the last three decades. Many ideas span dif- ferent disciplines, so this book will not be a glossary in the standard sense, but a map of the links between ideas and con- cepts in the humanities and a broad introduction to certain approaches without which students might well feel adrift in the wide world of inter-disciplinarity. Megawords sets out to plot the historical or theoretical shifts that have transformed the intellectual debate over the last 30 years, as well as to introduce many previously obscure or unknown ideas. Feminism, for example, noticeably absent from Keywords, is the first and most obvious of these paradigmatic shifts that have rendered many historical positions untenable. Indeed, Keywords has an entry for family but none for feminism; a historical stance that speaks volumes of the patriarchal system to which feminism was such a powerful response. Williams came out of the traditional socialist movement formed in the 1930s and 1940s and sought to work both within a historical frame- work of progressive English literary criticism and in dialogue with theoretical Marxism—traditions which have been torn apart by the forces of globalisation, postmodernism, feminism, post-colonialism and the collapse of communism. It is no sur- prise that Williams should be so historically constrained. In fact, he always sought to place his work within a concrete historical agenda and he would have no objection to the present rewriting of the terms of the debate. As he noted, people seem to talk ‘a different language’ after very short historical periods and, given the rate of social change in the last twenty years, it would be surprising if there hadn’t been a radical shift in the theoretical language of the humanities.
British TV and Film Culture in the 1950s: Coming to a TV Near You - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: This book focuses on the emerging historical relations between British television and film culture in the 1950s. Drawing upon archival research, it does this by exploring the development of the early cinema programme on television - principally Current Release (BBC, 1952-3), Picture Parade (BBC, 1956) and Film Fanfare (ABC, 1956-7) - and argues that it was these texts which played the central role in the developing relations between the media. Particularly when it comes to Britain, the early co-existence of television and cinema has been seen as hostile and antagonistic, but in situating these programmes within the contexts of their institutional production, aesthetic construction and reception, the book aims to ‘reconstruct’ television’s coverage of the cinema as crucial to the fabric of British film and television culture at the time. It demonstrates how the roles of cinema and television - as media industries and cultural forms, but crucially as sites of screen entertainment - effectively came together at this time in such a way that is unique to this decade.
A Career As an Economist: With a Degree in Economics, You Will Be Prepared for an Exceptional Variety of Exciting and Rewarding Careers - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: ECONOMISTS TELL YOU ABOUT THEIR CAREERS I’m a Senior Agricultural Economist for the USDA “I have an MS degree in agriculture from the University of Tehran in Iran; an MS in agricultural economics, international development from Cornell University; and a PhD in agricultural economics, marketing from Washington State University. My area of work is related to renewable fuel, biomass feedstock, biobased products, economic and policy analysis of biofuel and biobased product manufacture in the United States. I am responsible for economic and policy analysis of renewable fuel production and how it impacts commodity prices, farm income, balance of trade and greenhouse gas emission. I also perform net energy balance and lifecycle analyses of biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. We have many clients who call us or send e-mail to get information about renewable fuels, energy used in agriculture and economic data. In addition, I am invited to many workshops and conferences to speak about these subjects. Sometimes we receive requests from a member of the Senate or House of Representatives to look at specific issues. My department subscribes to a lot of publications related to energy, and renewable energy, and I have to read them to keep up to date. I love my job and I enjoy what I am doing. Believe me, I don’t leave the office during my workday, not even for lunch! Every day I learn something new. The most rewarding thing about my job is when clients call me for information. I love to share my knowledge with clients
Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysisIf you've been diagnosed with kidney failure, this book could save your life. If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or any of a host of conditions that put you at risk for kidney disease, you owe it to yourself to read what is in this book. If you are among the 60,000 North Americans who go on dialysis each year, the information in this book could substantially improve your quality of life.In Coping with Kidney Disease, a leading expert tells you, in plain English, what you need to know to:* Understand kidney failure* Recognize early warning signs of kidney failure* Get a proper diagnosis* Talk with your doctors about it* Confidently evaluate treatment options* Take charge of your treatment* Delay dialysis or even avoid the need for it altogetherThe centerpiece of Coping with Kidney Disease is Dr. Walser's revolutionary 12-step program for avoiding dialysis. Based on treatments he has pioneered with his own patients at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the program calls for a supplemented low-protein diet supported by treatments to control blood pressure and correct high cholesterol. So effective has this breakthrough strategy proven to be that in many patients it actually worked to slow or arrest the progression of kidney failure to the end stage.Knowledge is power. Coping with Kidney Disease empowers you with what you need to take charge of kidney disease.
Don't Look Behind You, But...: Tales from an African Safari Guide - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Writing is a dangerous game. In 2007 I wrote a book called Whatever You Do, Don’t Run. Seeing it published gave me a triple thrill. It made me a fourth- generation writer on my mother’s side, it fulfilled my lifelong ambition to become an author, and lastly but not of least significance, it put some money in my pocket. The cheque I received was for an amount meagre to most, but able to cover my rent for some time. ‘Hi!’ I said cheerily to the cashier at a suburban bank branch in Sydney. ‘I’d like to deposit this US dollar cheque please.’ She smiled back at me in the professional way that cashiers do, glanced at the cheque, and the façade cracked a little, then crumbled. Her face changed entirely and she grew visibly concerned. I just stood there, grinning broadly, unaware that she was reaching for the silent alarm. My fiancée, standing beside me, was far sharper, and leaned forward. ‘It’s the title of a book,’ she said softly, ‘this is his first payment as a writer.’ I took a while to register what Flavia had said, and to interpret the look of horror that was fading to vague suspicion on the face of the cashier. ‘Oh!’ I said, then ‘Oh!’ again, just to demonstrate how articulate writers are. ‘Don’t Run! That’s not a good thing to hand over in a bank, is it?’
From a Good Sales Call to a Great Sales Call: Close More by Doing What You Do Best - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Create a Tailor-Made Sales Strategy Using Lessons from the Field! When things don’t go well on a sales call, you probably ask yourself, “Why did I lose that sale?” . . . and then move on. But the question remains: Why did you lose that sale? Learning the answer can mean the difference between landing and losing the next sale. From a Good Sales Call to a Great Sales Call teaches you how to assess your strengths and weaknesses based on information you can get from the most qualified source available—the buyer. You’ll learn how to: Approach postdecision prospects using best practices and proper etiquette Design a comprehensive “debrief” questionnaire Obtain more candid and accurate feedback from prospects Identify important patterns in your techniques Use what works and improve what doesn’t to close more sales than ever Filled with sample dialogs you can use with prospects, From a Good Sales Call to a Great Sales Call is neatly organized into eight easy-to-follow steps that take you through the whole process: Step 1. Discover the Benefits of Successfully Debriefing with Prospects Step 2. Understand the Postdecision Mind-Set of the Prospect Step 3. Recognize How Salespeople Can Inhibit the Feedback Process Step 4. Design a Prospect Debrief Questionnaire Step 5. Utilize Proven Interviewing Techniques for Conducting Debrief Calls Step 6. Identify and Analyze Your Win/Loss Trends Step 7. Benchmark Your Feedback Step 8. Implement the Right Techniques to Increase Your Close Rate Refreshingly direct and right to the point, this system is based on 12 years of research and thousands of sales prospect interviews. This comprehensive, powerful program leads to better sales techniques and increased close rates. In short, it works.
Home Closing Checklist, Everything You Need to Know to Save Money, Time, and Your Sanity When You Are Closing on a Home - PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: A concise, quick-reference guide to save money and headaches when closing on a home Fraught with arcane rituals, hidden traps and pitfalls, and confusing legal mumbo jumbo, the closing can be the most harrowing part of the home buying equation. Modeled after Robert Irwin's popular Home Buyer's Checklist, this book is packed with checklists, pointers, questions, and tactics that help a home buyer close the deal without losing his or her sense of humor, sanity, or shirt, including: A complete lowdown on what to ask, where to get the answers, and how much things cost A list of information and documents needed to ensure a closing goes smoothly Guidance on issues such as attorneys, bankers, title, inspections, insurance, surveys, and walk-throughs
Nice Work If You Can Get It: Life and Labor in Precarious Times (Nyu Series in Social and Cultural Analysis) - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: 2009 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleIs job insecurity the new norm? With fewer and fewer people working in steady, long-term positions for one employer, has the dream of a secure job with full benefits and a decent salary become just that—a dream?In Nice Work If You Can Get It, Andrew Ross surveys the new topography of the global workplace and finds an emerging pattern of labor instability and uneven development on a massive scale. Combining detailed case studies with lucid analysis and graphic prose, he looks at what the new landscape of contingent employment means for workers across national, class, and racial lines—from the emerging “creative class” of high-wage professionals to the multitudes of temporary, migrant, or low-wage workers. Developing the idea of “precarious livelihoods” to describe this new world of work and life, Ross explores what it means in developed nations—comparing the creative industry policies of the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, as well as developing countries—by examining the quickfire transformation of China's labor market. He also responds to the challenge of sustainability, assessing the promise of “green jobs” through restorative alliances between labor advocates and environmentalists.Ross argues that regardless of one's views on labor rights, globalization, and quality of life, this new precarious and “indefinite life,&” and the pitfalls and opportunities that accompany it is likely here to stay and must be addressed in a systematic way. A more equitable kind of knowledge society emerges in these pages—less skewed toward flexploitation and the speculative beneficiaries of intellectual property, and more in tune with ideals and practices that are fair, just, and renewable.
5 Things You Never Knew About Hurricanes - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: 5 Things You Never Knew About Hurricanes Dr. Mark Guishard Director, Bermuda Weather Service Background Hurricanes are: Large low pressure systems triggered by pre-existing disturbances Fueled by the energy released from the ocean surface Source: NOAA Background Most of the energy and mass in a hurricane is focused quite near the centre Strongest in a concentric ring of severe weather, called the “eyewall” Surrounds a calm central “eye” Source: NASA Background June September Birthplaces of Hurricanes Background June September Birthplaces of Hurricanes Source: NOAA Background Hurricane Season: Jun. 1- Nov. 30 Background Sea Surface Temperature shows a direct relationship with hurricane activity – Represents the ocean energy source for fueling the storms Background Sea Surface Temperature shows a direct relationship with hurricane activity – Represents the ocean energy source for fueling the storms L H Heating In order to keep the heating in the core above the surface disturbance, there must be little or no shear. Strong shear in the medium levels would rip the storm apart. Background Sea Surface Temperature shows a direct relationship with hurricane activity – Represents the ocean energy source for fueling the storms Vertical wind shear has a destructive effect on storm formation L H Heating In order to keep the heating in the core above the surface disturbance, there must be little or no shear. Strong shear in the medium levels would rip the storm apart. L H Heating 1) El Niño Influences Atlantic Hurricane Numbers What is El Niño? –A climate cycle that occurs every few years. –A shift of warm surface water across the tropical Pacific from west to east. –Caused by the relaxation of the trade winds. 1 Average conditions - January - March El Niño conditions - January - March El Niño conditions Sea Surface Temperature 1 Named by South American fishermen for the Christ child. Warming of waters off Peru coincided with Christmas. Source: NOAA Average conditions - January - March El Niño conditions - January - March El Niño conditions Sea Surface Temperature 1 Named by South American fishermen for the Christ child. Warming of waters off Peru coincided with Christmas. The opposite effect is named “La Niña” La Niña conditions - January - March Source: NOAA El Niño Effects Increased wind shear downstream – suppressed hurricane formation in the main Atlantic development region 1 Source: NOAA Effects on Hurricane season The disruption of the upper winds translates to the Atlantic, suppressing Hurricane activity for El Niño years in this part of the world. The opposite occurs in a La Niña year, when Atlantic Hurricane Season tends to be very active. 1 1987 - an El Niño year Only 8 Named Storms in the Atlantic. But what else happened in 1987? Hurricane Emily! 1 Source: Unisys 1998 - A La Niña Year 14 Named Storms in the Atlantic. Cat 5 Hurricane Mitch dumped up to 800mm of rain within 48 hours in Honduras & Nicaragua. Mitch caused over 9,000 deaths. 1 Source: Unisys 2) Vulnerability to Hurricanes Vulnerability is the susceptibility to physical or emotional injury or attack. “Disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability". A natural hazard will hence never result in a natural disaster in areas without vulnerability, e.g. strong earthquakes in uninhabited areas. Some factors influencing vulnerability: – Social – Physical 2 Source: Wikipedia Social aspects of vulnerability Awareness/Preparedness 1900 Galevston Hurricane – The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is to date the deadliest natural disaster ever to strike the United States: estimated 8,000 fatalities. – Large death toll may be attributed to lack of awareness that the storm was coming 2 Source: Wikipedia Social aspects of vulnerability Miami Beach 1926 Wendler Collection Miami Beach 2006 Joel Gratz © 2006 2 50000 52000 54000 56000 58000 60000 62000 64000 66000 68000 1980 1991 2000 2010 2020 Projected Bermuda Population Growth Our own poulation density well exceeds 1000 people per km 2 Only forecast to get higher… 50000 52000 54000 56000 58000 60000 62000 64000 66000 68000 1980 1991 2000 2010 2020 2 Source: Government of Bermuda Dept. of Statistics Physical aspects of vulnerability Geography Hurricane Katrina, 2005 – City of New Orleans lies largely below sea level 2 Source: FEMA Events themselves drive vulnerability 2 Intensity: Andrew 1992 Mitch 1998 Fabian 2003 Frequency: Combinations of factors can maximize vulnerability 1970 Bhola Cyclone: Deadliest known tropical cyclone of all time – A powerful cyclone that hit Bangladesh on November 13, 1970 killed 500,000 people from storm surge, high winds, and flooding. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Factors: – Lack of Awareness &/or Preparedness – Geography – Population – Intensity 2 3) Global Warming and Hurricanes 3 Source: UEA NHC Best Track Storm Database 3 Source: Landsea, 2006 Bermuda Best Track Storms Historically Bermuda is affected on average ~1 every 2 years (not necessarily direct hits) 0 1 2 3 4 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 More recently… 3 Source: BWS Global Warming & Increase in Hurricane Frequency? 0 1 2 3 4 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Two camps – fierce debate. Problems with conclusions made on both sides of argument. 3 Source: Landsea, 2006 4) Water is the biggest killer, not wind “If the projected rise in sea level due to global warming occurs, then the vulnerability to tropical cyclone storm surge flooding would increase.” Storm Surge is a dome of water driven by the persistent strong winds in a tropical system (not by the low central pressure!) Source: NOAA Storm Tide 4 Ocean WavesOcean Waves MWL Wave Setup ExtremeExtreme WindsWinds Wave Runup MSL datum Expected High Tide StormStorm TideTide Surge after Harper (2001) Storm Surge - Continental Effects Continental Shelf Ocean Direction of wave movement As waves move into a shallower environment, their amplitudes increase and wavelengths decrease. 4 Waves - Island effects On a small, isolated island such as Bermuda, this effect is small; Large waves are deflected around the sea mount, in the surrounding deep water. Amplitudes and wavelengths stay fairly constant. However, sea states can still be quite significant in tropical systems... Bermuda Sea Floor Direction of wave movement 4 Before and After the Hurricane Richelieu Apartments Pass Christian, MS Hurricane Camille 17 Aug 1969 4 Source: NOAA 4 Katrina Storm Surge Model 4 Source: LSU Katrina Storm Surge Map Source: FEMA 4 5) A Hurricane is not always a Hurricane… 5 Subtropical storms – about half of the storms we get in hurricane season are not even named by NHC Source: Guishard, 2007 October 2001: Subtropical Storm ⇒ Hurricane Karen 989 mb 5Source: UW-CIMSS Source: BWS In Bermuda, more gales come from marine winter storms than from hurricanes 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 1/1/2002 2/1/2002 3/1/2002 4/1/2002 5/1/2002 6/1/2002 7/1/2002 8/1/2002 9/1/2002 10/1/2002 11/1/2002 12/1/2002 1/1/2003 2/1/2003 3/1/2003 4/1/2003 5/1/2003 6/1/2003 7/1/2003 8/1/2003 9/1/2003 10/1/2003 11/1/2003 12/1/2003 1/1/2004 2/1/2004 3/1/2004 4/1/2004 5/1/2004 6/1/2004 7/1/2004 8/1/2004 9/1/2004 10/1/2004 11/1/2004 12/1/2004 1/1/2005 2/1/2005 3/1/2005 4/1/2005 5/1/2005 6/1/2005 7/1/2005 8/1/2005 9/1/2005 10/1/2005 11/1/2005 12/1/2005 1/1/2006 2/1/2006 3/1/2006 4/1/2006 5/1/2006 6/1/2006 7/1/2006 8/1/2006 9/1/2006 10/1/2006 11/1/2006 12/1/2006 1/1/2007 Fabian Florence Winter Winter Winter Winter 5 Bermuda daily average winds over 5 years Source: BWS Recap El Niño – Natural climate pattern – Reduces hurricane formation in the Atlantic… – …by changing the shear pattern in the main development region. Vulnerability to Hurricanes is compounded by social and physical aspects like – Geography, – Population and – Awareness, – in addition to the frequency and intensity of the events themselves. Recap The effects of global warming on hurricanes in the Atlantic are not as clear as they might appear at first. Unreliable database before: –Satellites and Radar –Aircraft reconnaissance –Weather Balloons Water is the biggest cause of fatalities in hurricanes, not direct wind strength. Hurricane force winds don't always come from what we classically think of as hurricanes. Any Questions? Dr. Mark Guishard Director, Bermuda Weather Service
The Year-Round Messier Marathon Field Guide: With Complete Maps, Charts and Tips to Guide You to Enjoying the Most Famous List of Deep-Sky Objects - Original PDF
نویسندگان: خلاصه: Among the deepest satisfactions of amateur astronomy is knowing your way around the sky. From the familiar guideposts of the brightest stars, you confidently point your binoculars or telescope toward the Andromeda galaxy, the Hercules cluster, or the Lagoon nebula. This book was written for the person who wants tobecome deeply familiar with the most famous list of 110 deep-sky wonders, the Messier objects. Using bright guidepost stars and detailed sky charts, the novice soon learns how to find the nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies that every amateur astronomer should know. And you need not run this marathon just a few weeks a year. Even at the worst you will have about 90 of the 110 objects visible throughout the year! The observing techniques taught in this book are both easy to learn and powerful, suitable not only for the novice but also for the experienced amateur.By following the sequence of charts presented in the second half of the book, a beginner using Harvard Pennington's methods should be able to locate and identify 25 to 30 Messier objects at any time of year before midnight. By working systematically against time, by running the Messier Marathon the observer quickly hones crucial observing skills and soon gains a deep familiarity with the night sky. Once each year, on a moonless night during late March or early April, observers have an opportunity to test their skills by trying to observe all 110 objects that make uآیا کتاب مورد نظر هنوز بر روی سایت قرار نگرفته است؟ جای نگرانی نیست! کافی است بر روی گزینه سفارش کتاب کلیک کرده و درخواست خود را ثبت کنید. در کمتر از چند ساعت کتاب شما را آماده خواهیم کرد.