Author: Julie Ewington
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975190111
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
230 colour images and five thematic essays present Hall's large-format photographs, giant Polaroids, sardine tins, painted banknotes, beaded sculptures, installations and knitted sculptures of videotap e and strips of Coca-Cola tins.
Fiona Hall
Author: Julie Ewington
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975190111
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
230 colour images and five thematic essays present Hall's large-format photographs, giant Polaroids, sardine tins, painted banknotes, beaded sculptures, installations and knitted sculptures of videotap e and strips of Coca-Cola tins.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975190111
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
230 colour images and five thematic essays present Hall's large-format photographs, giant Polaroids, sardine tins, painted banknotes, beaded sculptures, installations and knitted sculptures of videotap e and strips of Coca-Cola tins.
Making Waves
Author: M Goss
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642357520
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This book is an abbreviated, partly re-written version of "Under the Radar - The First Woman in Radio Astronomy: Ruby Payne-Scott." It addresses a general readership interested in historical and sociological aspects of astronomy and presents the biography of Ruby Payne-Scott (1912 – 1981). As the first female radio astronomer (and one of the first people in the world to consider radio astronomy), she made classic contributions to solar radio physics. She also played a major role in the design of the Australian government's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research radars, which were in turn of vital importance in the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World War II. These radars were used by military personnel from Australia, the United States and New Zealand. From a sociological perspective, her career offers many examples of the perils of being a female academic in the first half of the 20th century. Written in an engaging style and complemented by many historical photographs, this book offers fascinating insights into the beginnings of radio astronomy and the role of a pioneering woman in astronomy. To set the scene, the first colourfully illustrated chapter presents an overview of solar astrophysics and the tools of the radio astronomer. From the reviews of “Under the Radar”: “This is a beautifully-researched, copiously-illustrated and well-written book that tells us much more than the life of one amazing female radio astronomer. It also provides a profile on radar developments during WWII and on Australia’s pre-eminent place in solar radio astronomy in the years following WWII. Under the Radar is compelling reading, and if you have taken the time to read right through this review then it certainly belongs on your bookshelf!” (Wayne Orchiston, Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, March, 2010)
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642357520
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This book is an abbreviated, partly re-written version of "Under the Radar - The First Woman in Radio Astronomy: Ruby Payne-Scott." It addresses a general readership interested in historical and sociological aspects of astronomy and presents the biography of Ruby Payne-Scott (1912 – 1981). As the first female radio astronomer (and one of the first people in the world to consider radio astronomy), she made classic contributions to solar radio physics. She also played a major role in the design of the Australian government's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research radars, which were in turn of vital importance in the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World War II. These radars were used by military personnel from Australia, the United States and New Zealand. From a sociological perspective, her career offers many examples of the perils of being a female academic in the first half of the 20th century. Written in an engaging style and complemented by many historical photographs, this book offers fascinating insights into the beginnings of radio astronomy and the role of a pioneering woman in astronomy. To set the scene, the first colourfully illustrated chapter presents an overview of solar astrophysics and the tools of the radio astronomer. From the reviews of “Under the Radar”: “This is a beautifully-researched, copiously-illustrated and well-written book that tells us much more than the life of one amazing female radio astronomer. It also provides a profile on radar developments during WWII and on Australia’s pre-eminent place in solar radio astronomy in the years following WWII. Under the Radar is compelling reading, and if you have taken the time to read right through this review then it certainly belongs on your bookshelf!” (Wayne Orchiston, Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage, March, 2010)
Under the Radar
Author: M Goss
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642031412
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
It is rare for a complete biography of an Australian scientist, particularly of an Australian woman scientist, to be published. It is rarer for such a book to be co-authored by an American. Although scientists have written discourses on the history of their discipline, it is most unusual for a scientist to write a full length biography of a colleague in his ?eld. It is also uncommon for a man to write about an Australian woman scientist; most of the work on Australian women scientists has been done by other women. However, these authors, both distinguished researchers in the ?eld of radio astr- omy, became so interested in the history of their discipline and in the career of the pioneer radio astronomer Ruby Payne-Scott that they spent some years bringing this book to fruition. Until relatively recently, Ruby Payne-Scott had been the only woman scientist mentioned brie?y in histories of Australian science or of Australian radio astronomy. This book will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in these disciplines. Being scientists themselves, the authors explain Payne-Scott’s scienti?c work in detail; therefore, the value and importance of her contributions can, for the ?rst time, be recognised, not only by historians but also by scientists.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642031412
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
It is rare for a complete biography of an Australian scientist, particularly of an Australian woman scientist, to be published. It is rarer for such a book to be co-authored by an American. Although scientists have written discourses on the history of their discipline, it is most unusual for a scientist to write a full length biography of a colleague in his ?eld. It is also uncommon for a man to write about an Australian woman scientist; most of the work on Australian women scientists has been done by other women. However, these authors, both distinguished researchers in the ?eld of radio astr- omy, became so interested in the history of their discipline and in the career of the pioneer radio astronomer Ruby Payne-Scott that they spent some years bringing this book to fruition. Until relatively recently, Ruby Payne-Scott had been the only woman scientist mentioned brie?y in histories of Australian science or of Australian radio astronomy. This book will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in these disciplines. Being scientists themselves, the authors explain Payne-Scott’s scienti?c work in detail; therefore, the value and importance of her contributions can, for the ?rst time, be recognised, not only by historians but also by scientists.
Australian Art
Author: Andrew Sayers
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192842145
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This comprehensive survey uniquely covers both Aboriginal art and that of European Australians, providing a revealing examination of the interaction between the two. Painting, bark art, photography, rock art, sculpture, and the decorative arts are all fully explored to present the rich texture of Australian art traditions. Well-known artists such as Margaret Preston, Rover Thomas, and Sidney Nolan are all discussed, as are the natural history illustrators, Aboriginal draughtsmen, and pastellists, whose work is only now being brought to light by new research. Taking the European colonization of the continent in 1788 as his starting point, Sayers highlights important issues concerning colonial art and women artists in this fascinating new story of Australian art.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192842145
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This comprehensive survey uniquely covers both Aboriginal art and that of European Australians, providing a revealing examination of the interaction between the two. Painting, bark art, photography, rock art, sculpture, and the decorative arts are all fully explored to present the rich texture of Australian art traditions. Well-known artists such as Margaret Preston, Rover Thomas, and Sidney Nolan are all discussed, as are the natural history illustrators, Aboriginal draughtsmen, and pastellists, whose work is only now being brought to light by new research. Taking the European colonization of the continent in 1788 as his starting point, Sayers highlights important issues concerning colonial art and women artists in this fascinating new story of Australian art.
Fiona Hall
Author: Kendrah Morgan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921330285
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Exhibition catalogue published to accompany the exhibition of the work of artist Fiona Hall at Heide Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition One of Australia's most prominent contemporary artists, Fiona Hall is known for her extraordinary ability to transform mundane man-made materials into vital organic forms with both contemporary and historical resonances. This cross-disciplinary survey exhibition highlights her recent practice and continuing focus on the political interface between nature and culture. At its core is the installation Fall Prey (2012)--created for dOCUMENTA (13) in Kassel, Germany--a macabre yet wondrous wunderkammer of trophy-style sculptures of endangered species from the United Nations 'Red List', rendered in military camouflage. A complement of conceptually linked works includes Hall's impressive Kermadec suite of painted tapa, video and sculptural pieces inspired by a 2011 expedition to the unique marine environment of the Kermadec Trench on the Pacific Rim of Fire.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921330285
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Exhibition catalogue published to accompany the exhibition of the work of artist Fiona Hall at Heide Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition One of Australia's most prominent contemporary artists, Fiona Hall is known for her extraordinary ability to transform mundane man-made materials into vital organic forms with both contemporary and historical resonances. This cross-disciplinary survey exhibition highlights her recent practice and continuing focus on the political interface between nature and culture. At its core is the installation Fall Prey (2012)--created for dOCUMENTA (13) in Kassel, Germany--a macabre yet wondrous wunderkammer of trophy-style sculptures of endangered species from the United Nations 'Red List', rendered in military camouflage. A complement of conceptually linked works includes Hall's impressive Kermadec suite of painted tapa, video and sculptural pieces inspired by a 2011 expedition to the unique marine environment of the Kermadec Trench on the Pacific Rim of Fire.
Giant Tales
Author:
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books
ISBN: 9781843650171
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Welcome to a larger-than-life collection of stories about unusually- sized individuals from around the world. Ages 7-10.
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books
ISBN: 9781843650171
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Welcome to a larger-than-life collection of stories about unusually- sized individuals from around the world. Ages 7-10.
There Is Nothing for You Here
Author: Fiona Hill
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 0358574315
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
A celebrated foreign policy expert and key impeachment witness reveals how declining opportunity has set America on the grim path of modern Russia--and draws on her personal journey out of poverty, and her unique perspectives as an historian and policy maker, to show how we can return hope to our forgotten places.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 0358574315
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
A celebrated foreign policy expert and key impeachment witness reveals how declining opportunity has set America on the grim path of modern Russia--and draws on her personal journey out of poverty, and her unique perspectives as an historian and policy maker, to show how we can return hope to our forgotten places.
Art and Design
Author: Peter Stupples
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527506932
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
This book is a selection of essays covering aspects of the history, and contemporary understanding of the fields of art and design and their inter-percolation. Making things has always involved skill and thought. Thought is given to their creation so they are fit for purpose. Where the purpose is aesthetic or intellectual pleasure, the resulting object is often called art. There is, however, often a hierarchy placing “art” somewhere apart from “design.” But isn’t some art designed? These essays investigate aspects of this dichotomy – from both sides of the supposed divide to discuss the ground between.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527506932
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
This book is a selection of essays covering aspects of the history, and contemporary understanding of the fields of art and design and their inter-percolation. Making things has always involved skill and thought. Thought is given to their creation so they are fit for purpose. Where the purpose is aesthetic or intellectual pleasure, the resulting object is often called art. There is, however, often a hierarchy placing “art” somewhere apart from “design.” But isn’t some art designed? These essays investigate aspects of this dichotomy – from both sides of the supposed divide to discuss the ground between.
Coaching for the Future
Author: Janice Caplan
Publisher: CIPD Publishing
ISBN: 9780852929582
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Coaching has surged in popularity in recent years, gaining acceptance as a high-impact tool for executive development, and is finding broader and farther-reaching business applications. Increasingly, coaching is seen as the strategic solution for the key business issues - managing the knowledge embedded in the organisation, ensuring the continuous development of that knowledge and managing the knowledge worker. These are critical to competitive success, regardless of whether your organisation is a commercial, not-for-profit or government agency. Janice Caplan has drawn on a wealth of experience to deliver this definitive title, through the use of practical tools and techniques, fully supported by a wealth of case studies from leading organisations in every field, including call centres, television news reporting, the arts world, and a number of public and private sector organisations.
Publisher: CIPD Publishing
ISBN: 9780852929582
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Coaching has surged in popularity in recent years, gaining acceptance as a high-impact tool for executive development, and is finding broader and farther-reaching business applications. Increasingly, coaching is seen as the strategic solution for the key business issues - managing the knowledge embedded in the organisation, ensuring the continuous development of that knowledge and managing the knowledge worker. These are critical to competitive success, regardless of whether your organisation is a commercial, not-for-profit or government agency. Janice Caplan has drawn on a wealth of experience to deliver this definitive title, through the use of practical tools and techniques, fully supported by a wealth of case studies from leading organisations in every field, including call centres, television news reporting, the arts world, and a number of public and private sector organisations.
Extinction
Author: Tim Vee
Publisher: Tim Vee
ISBN: 100513930X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Dive into a unique journey across time and space with this engaging story. Follow the story of a young boy whose close encounter with aliens triggers a series of remarkable events. Meet David Sterling, an ordinary boy whose life takes a sudden turn when he crosses paths with extraterrestrial beings. His newfound brilliance, juxtaposed against his father's unexplained vanishing, sets the stage for an intriguing narrative. As the tale progresses, join David as he ventures into the future with a team of brilliant scientists and a sentient robot. Their mission: to navigate the currents of time and land 67 million years in the past, in the era of dinosaurs. However, a twist awaits—the past they enter is not without its own inhabitants. Prepare for a collision of worlds as humans and an unexpected presence cross paths in the age of prehistory. "Extinction" is an adventure that blends time travel, alien contact, and the mysteries of the past, all woven together with a touch of unexpected humor. This ebook promises a unique storytelling experience that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Publisher: Tim Vee
ISBN: 100513930X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
Dive into a unique journey across time and space with this engaging story. Follow the story of a young boy whose close encounter with aliens triggers a series of remarkable events. Meet David Sterling, an ordinary boy whose life takes a sudden turn when he crosses paths with extraterrestrial beings. His newfound brilliance, juxtaposed against his father's unexplained vanishing, sets the stage for an intriguing narrative. As the tale progresses, join David as he ventures into the future with a team of brilliant scientists and a sentient robot. Their mission: to navigate the currents of time and land 67 million years in the past, in the era of dinosaurs. However, a twist awaits—the past they enter is not without its own inhabitants. Prepare for a collision of worlds as humans and an unexpected presence cross paths in the age of prehistory. "Extinction" is an adventure that blends time travel, alien contact, and the mysteries of the past, all woven together with a touch of unexpected humor. This ebook promises a unique storytelling experience that will keep you hooked from start to finish.