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The third in the Paperback L.A. series focusing on culture, people, humor, and zeitgeist of L.A.Editor is respected as a former magazine editor and communications chief for a prominent social-justice nonprofitFocus will be on smart, entertaining short pieces, not esoteric or archly «literary» (i.e., no poetry)A mix of famous names and quirky unknownsNetwork of contributors will help promote the bookEngaging photo essays will add color and visual interest, and the beautiful and cohesive design of full book series makes for a beautiful display and a wonderful gift
The second of a planned series of four books focusing on culture, people, humor, and zeitgeist of L.A.Editor is respected as a former magazine editor and communications chief for a prominent social-justice nonprofitFocus will be on smart, entertaining short pieces, not esoteric or archly «literary» (i.e., no poetry)A mix of famous names and quirky unknownsNetwork of contributors will help promote the bookEngaging photo essays will add color and visual interest
Paperback LA is a surprising and witty collection of some of the best writing ever about Los Angeles. More than a dozen major selections include new work and fresh discoveries: a radio broadcast, a ballad, a magazine article, excerpts from prizewinning novels and memoirs. These pieces are punctuated by perceptive photo essays, a quotable lineup of one-liners, and other quick hits. In the company of a virtuosic band of storytellers, Paperback LA roams across the decades, from just after the Mission era to just after Hollywood’s golden age, from the post-hardcore punk scene to a reimagined today. With Susan Sontag, we visit Thomas Mann. With Paul Beatty, we turn a Metro ride into a PCH party. With Héctor Tobar, we search for people who lived somewhere around here. With Victoria Dailey, we look in on the boys in the backroom. Photographers share vivid moments of street sights, skaters at play, and activists on the march. Paperback LA’s contributors have attitude, and they have information. Each inspired work illuminates some aspect of the city’s rich, spread-out reality. Some shine a quick klieg light on a moment or person, others gradually reveal a dawning sense of place—in settings that range from a 1920s rural dance pavilion to 1960s Dodger Stadium, with subject matter that sprawls from bookselling to bodysurfing. Contributions from Eve Babitz • Paul Beatty • Dan Bern • Arna Bontemps • Carlos Bulosan • Cecil Castelucci • Victoria Dailey • William Heath Davis • Robert Landau • Justin Andrew Marks • Steve Martin • Hugo Reid • Vin Scully • Susan Sontag • Clancy Sigel • Hector Tobar • Victor and Mary Lau Valle • Elysa Voshell/Venice Arts
The stories and legends of the Lushootseed-speaking people of Puget Sound represent an important part of the oral tradition by which one generation hands down beliefs, values, and customs to another. Vi Hilbert grew up when many of the old social patterns survived and everyone spoke the ancestral language.Habo o, Hi lbert’s collection of thirty-three stories, features tales mostly set in the Myth Age, before the world transformed. Animals, plants, trees, and even rocks had human attributes. Prominent characters like Wolf, Salmon, and Changer and tricksters like Mink, Raven, and Coyote populate humorous, earthy stories that reflect foibles of human nature, convey serious moral instruction, and comically detail the unfortunate, even disastrous consequences of breaking taboos.Beautifully redesigned and with a new foreword by Jill La Pointe, Habo o off ers a vivid and invaluable resource for linguists, anthropologists, folklorists, future generations of Lushootseed-speaking people, and others interested in Native languages and cultures.
This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the applications of electrospun nanofibers for piezoelectric and triboelectric energy harvesting. It comprises eight chapters and covers the basis of electrospinning, nanofibers, piezoelectricity, triboelectricity and the emerging research on the use of nanofibers in energy harvesting devices. It is a key reference for graduate students, researchers and scientists in the fields of energy harvesting, sensors or nanofibers, and it will benefit industry specialists involved with energy materials and energy conversion technology.
[/i]NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory hasushered in a revolution in X-ray astronomy. Over the last two decades Chandra has captured stunning celestial X-ray images, measured spectra and monitored light curves to reveal and mapthe hottest, most energetic regions of the universe. Written by leading experts in each sub-field to celebrate its 20thanniversary, this book includes current reviews of the major discoveries andscientific results made by Chandra . Documenting the progress, discoveries and developments implementedby the mission, this book provides its readers with a comprehensive review ofthe mission thus far and its potential future implications. Including beautiful images of celestial sources generated from [i]Chandra , andmulti-wavelength data, as well as 3D figures and movies, interactive illustrations arealso used throughout to enhance the text.
The redshifted 21-cm signal is set to transform astrophysical cosmology, bringing a historically data-starved field into the era of Big Data. Corresponding to the spin-flip transition of neutral hydrogen, the 21-cm line is sensitive to the temperature and ionization state of the cosmic gas, as well as to cosmological parameters. Crucially, with the development of new interferometers, it will allow us to map out the first billion years of our universe, enabling us to learn about the properties of the unseen first generations of galaxies. Rapid progress is being made on both the observational and theoretical fronts, and important decisions on techniques and future direction are being made. The Cosmic 21-cm Revolution gathers contributions from current leaders in this fast-moving field, providing both an overview for graduate students and a reference point for current researchers.
Yoga continues to a be growth industry with over 20 million people practicing. The number of studios and teachers has increased dramatically over the last 4 years according to 2012 report from Yoga Journal. Most yoga classes end with a period for relaxation which is usually accompanied by a a short reading of an inspirational text. 'Soul to Soul' is the only book currently targeting this specific need. 'Soul to Soul' also becomes a way for students to take their yoga class into their daily practice. 150 selections. Includes contributions from well known and much loved spiritual teachers such as HH the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hahn, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Don Miguel Ruiz, Rumi, Hafiz, as well as selections from the Bhagavad Gita. Though a reissue, 'Soul to Soul' has only been sold as an on-demand book online. Via that method it has sold approximately 2,000 copies since initial publication in 2010. The Monkfish edition will feature a new cover Editor is a yoga teacher with over 36 years experience. Target marketing to yoga teachers and students.