Television is a unique medium in that both its dramas and its comedies have the ability to tell their stories over real time, with characters developing over years rather than just the two hours allowed in a movie or the few hundred pages of a book. Despite this, very few authors have attempted to look at television from this vantage point. Prime-Time Television provides an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of television. The focus here is on programming: the shows, the producers, the genres, the trends, and the influences. Everyone interested in the questions of why the programs look the way they do, why they're scheduled as they are, why some shows air while others are cancelled, and what has shaped and influenced the shows we see, will want this book.The chapters are organized chronologically, beginning with an examination of radio's influence on early television, and cover all major developments—technological, aesthetic, and to some extent cultural—in the medium. Concise sidebars cover more concise topics, such as the quiz show scandals, and the introduction of the three-camera filmed sitcom with I Love Lucy, a model that has remained the standard for over 50 years.
Traditionally, soil science, atmospheric science, hydrology, plant science and agriculture have been studied largely as separate subjects. These systems are clearly interlinked, however, and in recent years a great deal of interdisciplinary research has been undertaken to better understand the interactions. This textbook was developed from a course that the authors have been teaching for many years on atmosphere-vegetation-soil interactions at one of the leading international research institutes in environmental science and agriculture. The book describes the atmosphere-vegetation-soil continuum from the perspective of several interrelated disciplines, integrated into one textbook. The text is interspersed with many student exercises and problems, with solutions included. It will be ideal for intermediate to advanced students in meteorology, hydrology, soil science, environmental sciences and biology who are studying the atmosphere-vegetation-soil continuum, as well as researchers and professionals interested in the observation and modelling of atmosphere-vegetation-soil interactions.
The rhyme of the southern rivers - With notes historical, traditional, geographical, etymological is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
This publication is dedicated to projects by Marie-José Van Hee – from small interventions and furniture to award-winning outdoor spaces. Nine key projects are examined in detail, while various essays and an interview provide a comprehensive overview of her work. Furthermore, three photographers present Van Hee’s architecture from their personal perspectives, while three clients report on their lives and their impressive houses. The publication is rounded off by a small selection of Van Hee’s “black drawings”, affording insight into contextual relationships between architecture and nature, as well as an updated project list. New, revised edition of the volume published in Belgium in 2019. Text in English and German.
This publication is dedicated to projects by Marie-José Van Hee – from small interventions and furniture to award-winning outdoor spaces. Nine key projects are examined in detail, while various essays and an interview provide a comprehensive overview of her work. Furthermore, three photographers present Van Hee’s architecture from their personal perspectives, while three clients report on their lives and their impressive houses. The publication is rounded off by a small selection of Van Hee’s “black drawings”, affording insight into contextual relationships between architecture and nature, as well as an updated project list. New, revised edition of the volume published in Belgium in 2019. Text in English and French.
Due to popular demand, the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, is back with a second collection of ‘ultra realistic’ pet portraits. Not only are there more portraits, but they are even more rubbish than you could have ever expected. Here's a snapshot of just some of the recipients’ responses: ‘I often think that your art couldn’t possibly get better. And you always prove me right!’ ‘It reminds me of something. Obviously not my dog, but something…’ ‘You’ve got some neck trying to charge me for this.’ WARNING: If you like art, this book almost certainly isn't for you.
'War is the most important thing in the world', writes Martin van Creveld, one of the world's best-known experts on military history and strategy. The survival of every country, government, and individual is ultimately dependent on war - or the ability to wage it in self-defence. That is why, though it may come but once in a hundred years, it must be prepared for every day. When it is too late-when the bodies lie stiff and people weep over them-those in charge have failed in their duty. Nevertheless, in spite of the centrality of war to human history and culture, there has for long been no modern attempt to provide a replacement for the classics on war and strategy, Sun Tzu's The Art of War, dating from the 5th or 6th century BC, and Carl von Clausewitz's On War, written in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. What is needed is a modern, comprehensive, easy to read and understand theory of war for the 21st century that could serve as a replacement for these classic texts. The purpose of the present book is to provide just such a theory.
Although he spent 43 years at the same job, Alf Van Hoose was not a man limited by the boundaries of his profession. As ""The Birmingham News"" sports editor for 21 years and a columnist for a decade before that, Van Hoose helped define a city, a state, and a region largely known for sports. He was the writer of record for some of the biggest sporting events and personalities in the state of Alabama in the last half of the 20th century. Wayne Hester, Van Hoose's successor as sports editor of ""The News"", in 1990, said, 'To many sports fans over the years, Alf Van Hoose has been ""The Birmingham News."" But he was also much more than the 'sports guy', as older generations of Alabama sports fans who read this book will remember and younger ones will learn. He was a man for all seasons, not just those where balls get kicked, hit, or thrown around. A native of Cuba, Alabama, and a veteran of the Third Army campaigns in WWII (where he won both the Bronze and Silver Stars), Van Hoose became a sportswriter on ""The News"" in 1947. He remained in that role until retirement in 1990, with only short breaks to serve as a Vietnam war correspondent, and to reflect on the lessons learned while serving with George Patton. Van Hoose died in 1997 at the age of 76. This volume contains 90 of Van Hoose's best columns, selected not only to showcase his characteristic style, but also because of the enduring importance and interest of the topics - football and baseball, of course, but also golf, high school heroics, auto racing, and Van Hoose's special favorites: Rickwood Field and its various tenants, especially the Birmingham Black Barons.
"Well, thought Harry, did you want to hear my list? A snail plague, an unsolicited pet, a missing client, a missing spade, noises in the dark, a whole nest of dead cat and kittens, and - did I mention it? - another missing client Talk about being over it." Harry is a gardener, who occasionally has to kill things for a living - weeds, insects, snails. This makes him a murderer, according to his five-year old daughter Martha. She wants a snail for a pet, before he "peticides" it. But a cat will also do. On the same day that Martha's pet arrives, Harry discovers something buried in a client's garden. But then the client disappears. While Harry is confronted with deaths and disappearances, his wife Nancy goes on a wild goose chase searching for the meaning behind the find. Harry learns there is no easy answer to the question: when is killing murder?
A life-changing book - An International Bestseller Praise for Worry No More : "While this book is focused on helping us to stop needless worrying, it's actually much more than that. It's a guidebook to living a successful life. Follow the author's sage advice and, while life will still have its hills, you'll now begin to navigate them with confidence and joy. The result will be a life filled with peace, gratitude, and a sense of happiness you may not have even realized was so possible to experience." - Bob Burg, Coauthor of the bestselling book The Go-Giver"Once again, Bruce Van Horn shares his wisdom, experiences, and insights to deliver a message that is sure to inspire and empower. This book is for anyone who is ready to live their life to its greatest potential." - Dr. Steve Maraboli, Bestselling Author and Behavioral Scientist"We worry, worry, worry and worry some more. But Bruce has written an honest and transparent guide with practical advice for how to break free and start living " - Rory Vaden, Co-founder of Southwestern Consulting and New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs and Procrastinate on Purpose"For years, Bruce has been a great source of encouragement to me online. I was thrilled to see that he's taken that same wonderful approach to life and shared it in a book. If you've ever been a worrier, like me, it's time to discover Bruce Van Horn " - Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck"One of the major issues in the world today is the constant chatter of worry and anxiety in our minds. Bruce Van Horn, a true inspiration, takes us on a journey to relieve this mental noise with Worry No More 4 Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living. If you are having issues with this (and who doesn't), then get your copy today and start using this wisdom to quiet the noise." - J.B. Glossinger, Founder of MorningCoach.com"I have taught the world about stress for over three decades and I have found that worry may be the number one stressor that sets off the stress response. Bruce has addressed this issue in his new book with an easy, four-step approach to conquer and overcome the habit of worry. Bruce has put himself out there in this book, revealing his story and how he himself broke free from the destructive habit of worry. For anyone one who wants to create a life-shift toward peace and start living worry-free, I recommend this amazing book." - Bill Cortright, Author of The NEW Stress Response DietFrom the Author: I know something about you. You are a worrier You worry about big things, little things, and everything. You wish you could just stop worrying and find peace. I wrote this book for you. I've learned and practiced everything in this book to bring peace into my own life. Imagine what you could accomplish by redirecting the mental and physical energy you spend worrying toward creating the life you want I wrote this book to help you do that. I wrote this book because I love you Bruce
Tackling raw and heart-wrenching topics, this true to life tale is vivid, unfiltered and quite relatable. It will pull the reader in with an honest look at this sometimes difficult stage for a family. Messy and painful, this story doesn't shy away from the fact that giving of yourself fully and true love can sometimes be different than what we thought they were. Readers will feel a kinship with its characters and find comfort in the story. This well told, engaging and informative accounting will not only have you learn how to survive the Sandwich Generation, it will have you turning the page to see what happens next. With humor and honesty this story has characters that will come right out of the book. Even though names were changed it is a real life accounting of what happened as the author took on the task of trying to survive the Sandwich Generation. If caring for your elderly parents has you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and under appreciated yet you're left feeling guilty about it. This book is for you Caring for aging parents is hard. If you feel like you're alone and no one understands what your going through you're not. This cautionary tale will have you see that even when life gets completely turned upside down it's possible to stand on your own two feet again. I spent ten years caring for my aging parents in my home. Constantly surprised by the obstacles I faced I learned the hard way what needed to be changed. With tips and lessons learned this book will help you through your journey, letting you make better choices so you can survive too.You'll laugh and cry as I take you on my journey of struggle, triumph and love. Elderly parents showing up in their underwear, horse heads believed to be delivered by the Mafia, nearly drowning in two feet of water...and you thought your family was weird. Well these are just a few examples of the crazy things I found myself dealing with. After finding out that my father was suffering from Alzheimer's, my husband and I decided to take my parents in to live with us and our three daughters. Our marriage and life up until this point had been like a dream, but soon, the new challenges brought on by life's changes coupled with the strain of my husband being away for his work began to wear on me. With little time for myself and trying to be the best mom, wife and daughter I could be I felt as if I was failing. Watching not only my father but also my marriage slowly decline, I found myself feeling more than a little overwhelmed. I felt alone and dsperate. Still, I managed to hang on and keep loving, and laughing, to help my family be the best it could be. I finally learned I could endure and even thrive. This brought insights I knew I had to share. Though I had no idea what sacrafices I would make and how strange things would become when three generations collided, with humor and attempted grace--and with the help of my loving husband and new friend Fiona--I was able to handle the life that was dealt to me and to learn that sometimes, it's okay to put yourself first.
The 'borrowings' in Borrowings of the Shan Van Vocht are Bog Bodies--naturally preserved corpses-- displayed sometimes like sideshow curiosities in museums worldwide. These bodies are titled after the bog, melting and churning, which exhumed them. In creating a lyrical voice for these nameless, Catherine Moore kept in mind what modern-day forensics reveals about the nature of life and death for bodies recovered from the bogs--the what of their diets, the ways their occupations or illnesses marked their bodies, and the how behind their death. The forces of nature at work on the bog lands are also given voice in this collection--wind, sun, and the Shan Van Vocht, the bog, itself. "Shan Van Vocht" is a phonetic transliteration of the Gaelic phrase (tSeanbhean bhocht) for the land goddess, its meaning translates as Poor Old Woman. In modern druid terms, it's similar to Mother Nature. Using Gaelic in the collection's title was instinctive since peat bog covers 17% of Ireland's surface. Other large bog lands are found in Canada and throughout Scandinavian countries. It is interesting to note that we know little of the Bog Bodies from Canada, as those corpses are honored with protection and, therefore, absent for this collection. Poems within this collection were nominated for The Pushcart and The Best of the Net literary awards.
I gladly comply to the request of many at the release of this bundle of sermons, to write an introductory word. As far as these sermons are concerned, they were spoken by me in my beloved congregation and brought to the press by a few well wishing, truth loving friends. It can never be appreciated enough. Herewith, our heartfelt thanks.They are straight forward sermons. Those who would rather read an exegetical or theological sermon would be better off laying these to the side.However, if it is about the experimental Truth, then I hope you may find a crumb of food for your soul in them, for comfort or edification, for discovery or the uncovering of false foundations.But together with all this, that the Name of the Lord may be exalted and praised, and that our souls may be comforted, is our wish and prayer for all readers. To God's honour and the salvation of His people.Reverend A. van Straalen
I gladly comply to the request of many at the release of this bundle of sermons, to write an introductory word. As far as these sermons are concerned, they were spoken by me in my beloved congregation and brought to the press by a few well wishing, truth loving friends. It can never be appreciated enough. Herewith, our heartfelt thanks.They are straight forward sermons. Those who would rather read an exegetical or theological sermon would be better off laying these to the side.However, if it is about the experimental Truth, then I hope you may find a crumb of food for your soul in them, for comfort or edification, for discovery or the uncovering of false foundations.But together with all this, that the Name of the Lord may be exalted and praised, and that our souls may be comforted, is our wish and prayer for all readers. To God's honour and the salvation of His people.Reverend A. van Straalen
Tails are irresistible to toddlers, and in this favorite sturdy touch-and-feel board book, preschool-age pokers and prodders can finally tug to their heart’s content.Engaging, cartoonish animals from tigers to pangolins romp across the pages as the rhyming text bounces along: “Tails fluffy, / Tails stringy, / Scaled tails strong and—clingy!”Pull tabs, lift-able flaps, tufts of "fur," and even a scratch-and-sniff skunk tail provide plenty of tactile surprises. Along the way, youngsters will learn about counting, opposites, and how animals use their tails.A tried and true tail-wagger!
Those who enjoy a tale of wonder and amazement reminiscent of the fairy tales of old will love George W. Van Sise's More Wonderfultales from the Land of the Seven Kingdoms. Van Sise has been writing these Wonderfultales for over thirty-five years, first delighting his own children with them and now countless other young readers.Loosely connected by threads that weave throughout, these seventeen tales are all told by Mijel Zaz Caroon the Tellara, or Storyteller, and take place in the same mythical world of Xanearth. More Wonderfultales from the Land of the Seven Kingdoms is a continuation of an ongoing series of fantastical folktales sure to awake the imagination of young and old alike.
