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Lizzie: It was hard to be interested in guys while my ex is investing all of his time into scaring them off. I need to find someone different. Someone sweet and caring. Someone who doesn't mind animal fur everywhere... Nikolai: It's the middle of senior year and I'm being forced to move to a new state and school, with a father and stepmother I barely know. At least her dog is cute.
How did ordinary people live through the extraordinary changes that have swept across modern China? How did peasants transform themselves into urbanites? How did the citizens of Shanghai cope with the epic upheavals—revolution, war, and again revolution—that shook their lives? Even after decades of scholarship devoted to modern Chinese history, our understanding of the daily lives of the common people of China remains sketchy and incomplete. In this carefully researched study, Hanchao Lu weaves rich documentary data with ethnographic surveys and interviews to reconstruct the fabric of everyday life in China's largest and most complex city in the first half of this century.
Without neon, Las Vegas might still be a sleepy desert town in Nevada and Times Square merely another busy intersection in New York City. Transformed by the installation of these brightly colored signs, these destinations are now world-famous, representing the vibrant heart of popular culture. But for some, neon lighting represents the worst of commercialism. Energized by the conflicting love and hatred people have for neon, Flickering Light explores its technological and intellectual history, from the discovery of the noble gas in late nineteenth-century London to its fading popularity today. Christoph Ribbat follows writers, artists, and musicians—from cultural critic Theodor Adorno, British rock band the Verve, and artist Tracey Emin to Vladimir Nabokov, Langston Hughes, and American country singers—through the neon cities in Europe, America, and Asia, demonstrating how they turned these blinking lights and letters into metaphors of the modern era. He examines how gifted craftsmen carefully sculpted neon advertisements, introducing elegance to modern metropolises during neon’s heyday between the wars followed by its subsequent popularity in Las Vegas during the 1950s and '60s. Ribbat ends with a melancholy discussion of neon’s decline, describing how these glowing signs and installations came to be seen as dated and characteristic of run-down neighborhoods. From elaborate neon lighting displays to neglected diner signs with unlit letters, Flickering Light tells the engrossing story of how a glowing tube of gas took over the world—and faded almost as quickly as it arrived.
A WASHINGTON POST BEST POETRY COLLECTION OF 2020 A new collection from a poet whose books "are an amazing experience: harrowing, ravishing, essential, unstoppable" (Louise Glück) Joanna Klink's fifth book begins with poems of personal loss--a tree ripped out by a windstorm, a friendship broken off after decades, the nearing death of parents. Other poems take on the cost of not loving fully, or are written from bewilderment at the accumulation of losses and at the mercilessness of having, as one ages, to rule things out. There are elegies for friends, and a group of devotional poems. The Nightfields closes with thirty-one metaphysical poems inspired by the artist James Turrell's Roden Crater, an extinct volcano in Arizona that Turrell has been transforming into an observatory for the perception of time. The sequence unfolds as a series of revelations that begin in psychic fear and move gradually toward the possibility of infinitude and connection.
A discovery that made the world a brighter place! Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up to be a doctor. Joe dreamed of making his fortune in show business and loved magic tricks and problem-solving. When an accident left Bob recovering in a darkened basement, the brothers began experimenting with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Together they invented a whole new kind of color, one that glows with an extra-special intensity—Day-Glo. This cover reproduction is not printed with Day-Glo colors. The actual book, however, is printed using three Day-Glo colors: Saturn Yellow, Fire Orange, and Signal Green.
Lizzie: It was hard to be interested in guys while my ex is investing all of his time into scaring them off. I need to find someone different. Someone sweet and caring. Someone who doesn't mind animal fur everywhere... Nikolai: It's the middle of senior year and I'm being forced to move to a new state and school, with a father and stepmother I barely know. At least her dog is cute.
"Neon: From Discovery to Modern Energy Applications" is a comprehensive exploration of Neon’s remarkable journey from its discovery in the late 19th century to its crucial role in today's most advanced technologies. Written by Ron Legarski, a leader in telecommunications and technology infrastructure, this book delves into the fascinating science and transformative applications of Neon across various industries, including semiconductors, nuclear fusion, cryogenics, and energy-efficient lighting. Starting with Neon’s discovery by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers, the book traces how this inert noble gas evolved from being a glowing feature of neon lights into a critical element in high-tech manufacturing and clean energy systems. Through detailed chapters, the book covers Neon’s role in plasma etching for semiconductor production, its use as a cryogenic coolant in superconducting systems, and its emerging applications in nuclear fusion as a plasma cooling agent. Ron Legarski provides a unique perspective, combining scientific insight with his extensive knowledge of technology infrastructure, gained through his work as President and CEO of SolveForce. The book not only explains the chemical and physical properties of Neon but also addresses the economic and environmental challenges facing its production and use. Additionally, it highlights Neon’s future potential in shaping industries such as quantum computing, advanced materials, and renewable energy. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, or business leader, this book offers an in-depth understanding of how Neon plays an increasingly critical role in modern technologies. With engaging case studies, industry insights, and detailed technical explanations, "Neon: From Discovery to Modern Energy Applications" is the definitive guide to one of the most important elements driving technological innovation and sustainable energy solutions.
Chameleons are the best at fitting in. But Leon is an exception. Leon is neon! In this delightful interactive book, children can help Leon on his journey to find a place where he can fit in. Full color.