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 Paula Serafini, "Performance Action: The Politics of Art Activism " English | ISBN: 1138740314 | 2018 | 208 pages | PDF | 4 MB Performance Action looks to advance the understanding of how art activism works in practice, by unpacking the relationship between the processes and politics that lie at its heart. Focusing on the UK but situating its analysis in a global context of art activism, the book presents a range of different cases of performance-based art activism, including the anti-oil sponsorship performances of groups like Shell Out Sounds and BP or not BP?, the radical pedagogy project Shake!, the psychogeographic practice of Loiterers Resistance Movement, and the queer performances of the artist network Left Front Art. Based on participatory, ethnographic research, Performance Action brings together a wealth of first-hand accounts and interviews followed by in-depth analysis of the processes and politics of art activist practice. The book is unique in that it adopts an interdisciplinary approach that borrows concepts and theories from the fields of art history, aesthetics, anthropology, sociology and performance studies, and proposes a new framework for a better understanding of how art activism works, focusing on processes. The book argues that art activism is defined by its dual nature as aesthetic-political practice, and that this duality and the way it is manifested in different processes, from the building of a shared collective identity to the politics of participation, is key towards fully understanding what sets apart art activism from other forms of artistic and political practice. The book is aimed at both specialist and non-specialist audiences, offering an accessible and engaging way into new theoretical contributions in the field of art activism, as well as on wider subjects such as participation, collective identity, prefiguration and institutional critique.  Pause: Putting the Brakes on a Runaway Life By Katherine Gibson 2006 | 232 Pages | ISBN: 1897178239 | PDF | 8 MB As a society, we’re exhausted. Today’s hurried life entraps us at every level: from the early morning bolt out the door, to increasing workloads with reduced resources, escalating family responsibilities, social obligations, committee meetings, and exercise classes. We’ve packed away our passions to let the minutiae of life take over. Rather than live in harmony with our spirit, we buy a bigger truck or recarpet the living room. While some of us might be tempted to “pull a Thoreau” and disappear into a personal version of Walden Pond, most of us can’t or don’t want to. We must create healthful interludes, daily pauses, to sustain us. This book aids readers to incorporate meaningful moments into the day. Pause contains thirty coffee-break-length chapters, each offering a single idea, a single pause. Since our physical environments profoundly affect our interior landscape, the book begins with practical chapters about physical space. The book then explores three essential practices, or pauses, that are integral to healthful living. Chapters on practical (sometimes playful) and spiritual elements follow. From cooking with the kids, watching the snow fall on a Saturday walk, and escaping on mini-retreats to shamelessly enjoying small indulgences, Pause: Messages for a Hurried World offers suggestions for breaks from the daily grindвЂ"ones that nourish body and soul.  Organization and Management in the Embrace of Government By Jone Pearce 2001 | 193 Pages | ISBN: 0805837698 | PDF | 2 MB Organization and Management in the Embrace of Government is an original exploration of how governments affect the ways people organize themselves, manage those organizations, and respond to the organizations thus created. It is a grounded theory of how governments that are weak, erratic, or hostile undermine complex organization, trust, meritocracy, commitment, and other implicit expectations about how organizations operate. Scholars, students, and all those interested in a better understanding of how governments affect our cultural expectations of one another, our organizations, and the economies based upon them will find this groundbreaking volume to be a rich resource. The author, President-Elect of the Academy of Management, distills original comparative data drawn from China, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and the United States to paint a coherent theory of the organizational effects of governments. The book has been written primarily to introduce organizational and governmental scholars to the ways that governments can influence organization and management. However, it also is written with an eye to readers with practical interests in international management or governments. This pioneering work will be discussed and analyzed for decades to come.  Jun Jiang, "Optical Sensing in Power Transformers " English | ISBN: 1119765285 | 2021 | 300 pages | PDF | 11 MB A cutting-edge, advanced level, exploration of optical sensing application in power transformers  Old Norse For Modern Times (Vikingverse) by Ian Stuart Sharpe English | December 15th, 2020 | ISBN: 1947659863 | 414 pages | True EPUB | 2.34 MB Never be lost for words again...with this book of lost words. Have you ever wanted to wield the silver tongue of Loki, or to hammer home your point like a Thundergod? Old Norse is the language of legends and the stuff of sagas, the inspiration for Tolkien and Marvel, for award-winning manga and epic videogames. It is the language of cleverly crafted kennings, blood-curdling curses, and pithy retorts to Ragnarök.  Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing By Tom Kenny 2005 | 173 Pages | ISBN: 1405132973 | PDF | 2 MB There are millions of pacemaker patients in the world and this number is increasing. It is not unusual for these patients to be cared for by clinicians with no formal training in cardiac rhythm management devices. While there are many excellent pacing and defibrillation books, they are nearly all written by physicians for physicians. The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing is written specifically for non-cardiologists in a lively, intelligent and easy to follow style. It emphasizes real-life clinical practice and practical tips, including illustrations from actual clinical settings. Each chapter concludes with a checklist of key points from each subject (“Nuts and Bolts”). Building layer by layer on the fundamental principles and concluding with advanced concepts, The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing is intended for a novice to appreciate overall concepts and for a seasoned veteran to turn to answer a specific question. This book offers practical, reliable and objective information on cardiac devices вЂ" it’s easy to pick up, find what you need, and put down.  Nuclear Technology By Joseph A. Angelo Jr. 2004 | 652 Pages | ISBN: 1573563366 | PDF | 3 MB Although advanced technologies are the cornerstone of modern life, few people understand how such technologies as robotics or nuclear science actually work. Fewer still realize howвЂ"and how dramaticallyвЂ"technology influences our society and culture. Nuclear Technology , the newest volume in the Sourcebooks in Modern Technology Series, is a reference guide that provides non-specialists with the most up-to-date information on seminal developments in nuclear technology, as well as covering the social, political, and technical impacts of those developments on everyday life, both now and in the future.Included are a detailed history of nuclear technology's evolution, a discussion of civilian and military applications of nuclear technology, a chronology of major developments and discoveries, profiles of prominent scientists, politicians, popularizers, and institutions, explanations of key principles, a discussion of nuclear technology's major impacts and implications, an examination of major issues surrounding nuclear technology's use, and predictions of future advances. Nuclear Technology also offers a glossary of terms, a list of key associations, a list of print and electronic information resources, over 90 illustrations, and an index.  Nelson's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Commander By Jonathan Gosling, Stephanie Jones 2006 | 247 Pages | ISBN: 1857883713 | PDF | 2 MB In his early teens Horatio Nelson was commanding boats with up to 20 oarsmen. From the age of 18 he took charge of ships taken as prizes. At 21 he was a captain, responsible for hundreds of men. By Trafalgar he was responsible for the fate of 40 ships and tens of thousands of men. A manager as well as an inspiring leader, Nelson was concerned about every ship and every seaman, as well as honour and glory. Always visible, he bravely led from the front sharing all the risks. A participative rather than directive leader, he nevertheless bore final responsibility. He was a legend in his lifetime. In NELSON’S WAY, Leadership Lessons from the Great Commander, Stephanie Jones and Jonathan Gosling, both Nelson enthusiasts and leadership lecturers, have used the very latest research to present a thoroughly up-to-date history of Nelson. As much an adventure story as a business book, Jones & Gosling use examples of Nelson’s adventures and tales of daring-do to show how he embodied the characteristics of the most successful of leaders. With chapters such as Heroism, Vocation, Passion, and Inspiration, Jones and Gosling distil Nelson’s dynamic approach to leadership and management into practical insights and lessons for today’s managers. They ask provocative leadership questions inspired by Nelson’s own approach to leading and guide the reader to answer them: Why be a leader? Do you need to be an expert in your field? Should you be visible and lead from the front or practise quiet leadership? How do you balance your personal and working life? Why be a team player? Can you be a leader and a manager? Why should others follow you? What will be your legacy? With contributions from well-known leadership experts including Sir John Harvey-Jones, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, Greg Dyke and Dr Henry Mintzberg, NELSON’S WAY provides timely and intensely practical lessons for all modern managers and offers aspiring leaders the opportunity to acquire вЂthe Nelson Touch’.  Nanoantennas and Plasmonics: Modelling, design and fabrication by Douglas H. Werner English | PDF (True) | 2020 | 472 Pages | ISBN : 1785618377 | 46.7 MB This book presents cutting-edge research advances in the rapidly growing areas of nanoantennas and plasmonics as well as their related enabling technologies and applications. It provides a comprehensive treatment of the field on subjects ranging from fundamental theoretical principles and new technological developments, to state-of-the-art device design, as well as examples encompassing a wide range of related sub-areas.  Christina Tosch, "Mrs. Claus' Christmas Cookbook: Christmas Recipes for Six" English | 2020 | ASIN: B08PXB8CPW | 114 pages | EPUB | 4.6 MB The safest way to celebrate Christmas this year is at home with your nearest and dearest. |
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