North Shore Chicago: Houses of the Lakefront Suburbs, 1890-1940 (Suburban Domestic Architecture Series)

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North Shore Chicago

If a book can be elegant, this one is

Another great book from Acanthus Press.

North Shore Chicago: Houses of the Lakefront Suburbs, 1890-1940 (Suburban Domestic Architecture Series)
Stuart Earl Cohen , and Susan Benjamin
Manufacturer: Acanthus Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0926494260
Release Date: 2005-11-01

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Illustrated with over 350 duotone photographs and floor plans, many published here for the first time, North Shore Chicago recounts the stories of Chicago s great industrial and merchant families including the Armours, Donnelleys, and McCormics and their creative interaction with both the region s leading architects David Adler, Daniel Burnham, Howard Van Doren Shaw, and Frank Lloyd Wright and their national counterparts Delano & Aldrich, Harrie Lindeberg, and Charles Platt. Their collaboration produced some of the finest examples of American residential architecture

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North Shore Chicago.......2006-03-02

Question-

Does this book contain both first and second floor plans for each house?

If a book can be elegant, this one is.......2005-02-15

Very well put together from start to finish. The pages are luxurious to the touch and the binding is amazing. It even comes with a satin book mark. It hits the finest houses on the North Shore and it showcases some of Adlers best work. I agree wholeheartedly with the previous reviewer about the quality of this publishers work. You will not be disappointed in this book, it is well researched and has just he right mix of pictures and text. The B&W photos are just beautiful. Mr. Cohen should be proud of this work and I want to thank him and the publisher for putting out such an wonderful work of art.

Another great book from Acanthus Press........2004-12-28

I own every book this publisher issues. They are some of the most beautiful books I have in my library (and I have over 4000 books!). With great photography and thorough text, Cohen and Benjamin must have spent years researching this book. Thank you for your efforts.

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Best, most representative sequences have been specially selected from the monumental original and are presented here in crisp, double-page plates printed on high-quality stock. Horses hauling, walking, trotting, etc., plus sequences of donkeys, an ox, pig, dog, cat, deer and other animals capture details of anatomy and movement with astonishing clarity.

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Six of one, a half dozen of the other.......2006-07-16

The 45 sequences in Horses and Other Animals are included in the larger Animals in Motion by Muybridge. The difference being that in Animals, you get more sequences and usually better reproductions; in Horses and Other Animals you get fewer sequences, but larger images making the detail a little more visible - except in those cases where the reproductions are a little gray and washed out. You choose - more and better or fewer and more gray. You don't really need both books.

Too bad was only 95 pages!.......2003-07-29

I should have got Animals in Motion that is over 400 pages, though this book was just fine, it was, I presume, the appetizer for his other book which had four times as many illustrations for only a few dollars more. Perhaps I'll sell this one and buy the other one and see for sure. Otherwise, its a great book. It had about 13 pages just horses, then went to a donkey and cats, lions, camels and other stuff I didn't need nor was interested in. I wonder if the other book has MORE horses? There was an introduction of one page, a short summary, and the rest was whole pages filled with movie clip style shots that were about 2" SQUARE each frame, maybe 8 - 12 frames per page, each page one animal in motion. I need to see more, more and more of everything, but that's because I'm drawing horses and wanted to see 30 movement shots of one animal instead of 8. The more I have to choose from the better, so guess I'm gonna use the images here until I need to move up to the next Muybridge book, the 418 page one, Animals in motion which I now realize I should have got in the first place.

This book is great for 3d Animators.......2000-07-21

For those of you who are 3d animators this book is great, it really helps to know how to truly make lifelike those horses or other animals that are more complex then bipeds. I recommend this book to all.

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The ANATOMY Of A HORSE. Containing An Exact and Full Description of the Frame, Situation and Connexion of All His Parts, (with Their Action and Uses) Exprest in Forty Nine Copper-Plates. To Which is Added An Appendix, Containing Two Discourses: The One, of the Generation of Animals; And the Other, of the Motion of the Chyle, and the Circulation of the Bloud.
Andrew [1644 - 1685]. Jun. Farrier to His Majesty. Snape
Manufacturer: Printed by M. Flesher for the Authour,
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For more than one hundred years, the National Geographic Society has brought "the world and all that is in it" to millions worldwide. Through its unparalleled research, exploration, publications, and photography, the organization and its magazine have, in many ways, defined how we see the world. Now Robert Poole's Explorers House gives a vibrant, behind-the-scenes look at National Geographic, from its start in 1888 to its evolution into one of the most esteemed and iconic American institutions.

The story of the National Geographic is a family story of a media dynasty to rival the Sulzbergers or Luces. The Grosvenors, along with Alexander Graham Bell, who was linked to the family by marriage, created the institution's photography-based monthly, and the family has been on the masthead since the McKinley administration. Content to stay in the shadows, however, they have remained modestly obscured from public view while their media empire has grown to reach some forty million readers and viewers each month. The Grosvenor and Bell family history is not merely the story of the National Geographic; it is a captivating view of the sweep of American scientific, geographic, and political history since the late nineteenth century, rendered in fascinating human terms by Poole.

Moreover, Explorers House shows the inside workings of the magazine's editorial process, providing an unprecedented look behind some of National Geographic's ground-breaking articles and explorations-from Cousteau's famous Calypso voyages to the origins of Jane Goodall's research on chimpanzees to the institution's 1963 Mt. Everest expedition, the first to place an American on the summit. We also hear of the writers and photographers who are larger than life figures themselves, such as Luis Marden, the writer-photographer who unearthed the remains of the H.M.S. Bounty off Pitcairn Island, among many other feats.

Explorers House presents the National Geographic from the inside out-from its remarkable founding family to the very ends of the earth it investigates.

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Birth of a Publishing Icon.......2007-08-21

Inventors, geography, and nepotism all find their way into the pages of Robert M. Poole's history of National Geographic entitled Explorer's House: National Geographic and the World It Made.

Beginning with Gardiner Hubbard and Alexander Graham Bell (best known for inventing the telephone) Explorer's House tells the story of a great institution founded in 1888, the National Geographic Society, and its progeny, National Geographic magazine.

Poole has expertly portrayed the story of one of the world's most successful magazines from its humble origins in a small office in Washington, D.C. to the billion-dollar a year company it has grown to be. He describes how a little gathering of men who shared and interest in geography that they wanted to promulgate hired a young man by name of Gilbert Grosvenor to be editor and manger of the little journal they produced for their members. Grosvenor went on to make the magazine the chief end of the society, using innovative publishing, marketing, and photography techniques to draw in several million readers today.

Poole's writing style reflects the nature of his long association with the magazine. Each chapter is an article itself and could easily have found printing in any major newspaper. Poole explores the relationship of the Bell and Grosvenor family to National Geographic. It was this family and their talent and psychological make-ups that made the magazine successful and so a study of them and their correspondence gives the reader a best sense of the germination and growth of the magazine. Poole had unprecedented access to former employees, the National Geographic archives, and the Grosvenor and Bell archives, allowing him to tell the story as no one else has.

Many other characters come into the history as well. Maynard Owen Williams, first foreign correspondent; Robert Peary, arctic explorer; and Jacques Costeau, deep sea explorer, and beneficiary of one of National Geographic's research grants; all play significant roles in the story of National Geographic. There is the story of opening Tutankhamen's tomb, the first American climb of Everest, the conquest of the North Pole, and Jane Goodall's research into primate behavior; all of which would not have been possible without the help of National Geographic and its society.

Ultimately, the book is excellent, although there are some flaws. Poole's history some time skips backward and forward in time to often, making the reader very dependent on the dates mentioned. This lack of straightforward history is not extremely detrimental to the history, but the reader would be wise to pay attention to all dates mentioned. Poole also spends little time in the more recent past. The book was published in 2004 (begun in 2001) and glosses over a great deal of the 1990s and misses much of the early turn of the century.

However, for anyone in publishing, who has enjoyed National Geographic in the past, or historians of Alexander Graham Bell and his family, Explorer's House is both a helpful resource and fascinating story. Poole has shown how National Geographic's devotion to geography, adventure, exploration, and learning has shaped American culture profoundly.Explorers House: National Geographic and the World It Made

An Insider gives the Back-Story on National Geographic.......2007-05-14

I grew up reading the National Geographic but never really gave a second thought to its genesis. This book lays it all out most readably from the earliest days before Alexander Graham Bell took the helm to 2003. The book is surprisingly candid about all of the personalities involved in publishing the magazine and running the Society -- especially since the Grosvenor family is said to have fully cooperated without editorial control over the end product. The tales of leadership and pettiness are interspersed with feats of discovery (disputed or not) from the likes of Admiral Byrd, Jane Goodall and Jacques Cousteau. This book really was a delightful read and I'm surprised more attention wasn't paid to it when first released.

"THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE'.......2006-05-25

EXPLORERS HOUSE; `NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND
THE WORLD IT MADE' By Robert M. Poole

I remember as a kid waiting for the newest issue of National Geographic Magazine to arrive with its distinctive yellow border and its images of impossibly remote and exotic places: not to mention the Barenaked Natives. Many years later, I had the unmitigated temerity to actually APPLY for a job at the National Geographic Society, and received an unctuous and snotty rejection. (One doesn't just "apply" to the Society for work; the Society seeks one out, like Skull and Bones or the CIA which,come to think of it, are one and the same.)

It is that aloof and patrician attitude that Robert Poole explores in "Explorers House."
From its inception, the Society existed in the rarified stratosphere of Society. After all, its motto is:" A Society for the Increase and Diffusion of Geographic Knowledge." That sounds like something Ben Jon son or Cotton Mather might have written. It sure isn't NASCAR.

The insider's perspective of the National Geographic (Poole is the retired Executive Editor) reveals the insular, almost incestuous, relationship between Alexander Graham Bell, the Grosvenors, and the Hubbards, all of whom played major roles in the development of the Society.

The subtitle of the book is revelatory:" National Geographic and the World it made."
Like TIME magazine under Henry Luce's stewardship, the Geographic created the world in its own image.

The Geographic created the myth of Robert Peary (who may or may not have reached the North Pole),and subsidized the research of the Leakey's in Africa. It pumped millions into research. And late in its development, the Magazine shifted gears (in the view of its conservative Trustees) and began to cover the issue of race in a feature article on Harlem, global warming, and the environment. In the end, in the words of its editors, the mission of the Geographic is " to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge." Geography is defined in a broad sense as the description of land, sea, and universe; the interrelationship of man with the flora and fauna of earth; and the historical, cultural, scientific, governmental and social backgrounds of society. As society changes, the: magazine slowly evolves its style,format and subject matter to reflect that change without altering those policies."

And does it well.

An Amazing Look Behind the Scenes..........2006-01-26

Poole's Explorers House delves into the private, behind-the-scenes world of the National Geographic Society. The author, who retired as Executive Editor of the National Geographic magazine so he could write this unflinching biography, explores the formation of the NGS as a DC-based social club for government scientists, military men, inventors, and the all-important amateurs, and the connections and power of the Hubbard, Bell and Grosvenor families that controlled the organization for over a century (a family tree is included that helps decipher this sometimes confusing web of nepotism).

Poole discusses the member/subscriber scheme that fueled the Society's early days (and they were the first magazine to include subscription cards in their pages), the funding of various expeditions, the emergence of NG as a photographic powerhouse, the stock market crash and its effect on the NGS, their expansion into books, globes, television, and other magazines, and their transformation into a giant corporate entity. He also gives a good look at Alexander Graham Bell, a remarkable and caring man who's vision truly lifted the NGS to greatness.

Poole does not shy away from the NGS's black eyes, including the institutional - and sometimes blatant - racism that existed in one form or another, within the NGS until the 1970s, the Cook/Peary North Pole controversy, and the embarrassing pro-Hitler and Mussolini articles that appeared in NG in the late-1930s.

This book is not, and does not claim to be, about the various adventures funded by the NGS. While some explorations are discussed, this tome is primarily about the men and women who made these adventures possible. In that aspect this book is unique. The adventures of the NGS are available in numerous other books and, of course, in the magazine itself.

Understanding that I am a big supporter of the NGS and its mission, I really enjoyed this book. While it is a scholarly work (and to that end is heavily endnoted), it is still an excellent, well-flowing narrative that is at times astonishing, and always riveting. It has increased the enjoyment of my NG collection and I would recommend it to anyone with even the slightest interest in the workings of the NGS.

If I were to find fault, I would have wanted more photos other than the one posted at each chapter head (to resolve this, just take a look at any NG anniversary issue, the photos will jump to life after reading Poole's account). There are some statistics that are needlessly repeated and I would have like to know what kind of competition existed between the Smithsonian magazine and NG (Smithsonian is only mentioned in passing), but these are just pebbles in an otherwise long, beautiful road.

way cool.......2005-12-05

I stumbled upon this book, and am I glad I did. It's a lovely history of a great--and eccentric--American icon. And it's not boring, if you're worried about that. In fact, it's way cool, with lots of romance, adventure, history, and enthusiasm for life the founders of the place had. That love for life is why so many people are fond of National Geographic and how so many scientists--amateur and professional--found their life callings. Anyone I know with even a passing interest in anthropology, archaeology, wildlife, the sky, the sea, whatever, all of them say they trace their passion back to reading National Geographic when they were young. I plan on giving them this book for Christmas. Take a look at it; it's well worth it.

Explorers House : National Geographic and the World It Made

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Explorers House : National Geographic and the World It Made
Robert Poole
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJB8XU

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Explorers House: National Geographic and the World It Made
Robert Poole
Manufacturer: Penguin Books
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this book was the best I've read in years.......1998-11-05

this book had it all, the charachters-Thor,Iron Man,Captain America and many more,the thing I liked most about the book was the battles themselves, it was all ways exiting

West Coast Avengers, In There Greatest Battle Ever Against the Defiler, 38th Issue, November 1988

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West Coast Avengers, In There Greatest Battle Ever Against the Defiler, 38th Issue, November 1988

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This social history of mathematics and physics tells the story of Cambridge University's mathematical physicists. The University's Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics is one of the world's most celebrated academic positions. Since its foundation in 1663, the chair has been held by seventeen men who represent some of the most influential minds in science and technology. This informative work offers new perspectives on such world-famous scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Babbage, Paul Dirac, and Stephen Hawking.

From Newton to Hawking: A History of Cambridge University's Lucasian Professors of Mathematics.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History

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From Newton to Hawking: A History of Cambridge University's Lucasian Professors of Mathematics.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History
Suman Seth
Manufacturer: University of Saskatchewan
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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1178 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: From Newton to Hawking: A History of Cambridge University's Lucasian Professors of Mathematics.(Book Review)
Author: Suman Seth
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: University of Saskatchewan
Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Page: 174(3)

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An engaging story of a 2 year, 10,000 voyage from Hawaii to the East Caost of the United States via the Panama Canal, with a sojourn in the Sea of Cortez. It offers specific tips on boatbuilding, sailing and living aboard

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Tedious sailing story.......2005-09-30

Sometimes amusing, often dull story of a sailing journey. There are many others much better written out there (in my opinion). The sailing tips would be much better accompanied by pictures or drawings (there are a few), to understand what Jim is trying to say.

A great read for anyone interested in bluewater sailing!.......2001-07-22

I found this gem by accident on the shelf of a secondhand store, along with several other books on the subject of cruising (which I also bought). This was by far, the best written of the bunch! They say the key to being a good author, is finding your "voice" on the written page, and Jim Moore has certainly done this. Jim has a narrative style that is entertaining as well as informative. He seemlessly blends together the tale of an adventure and lifestyle story that is full of amusing anecdotes, along with truely useful information about sailing, navigating, and living on a sailing vessel. I also appreciated Jim's ability to maintain continuity throughout the book (something not common in the others I've read). Read it the first time for the shear enjoyment. Read it the second time using a highlighter (if you ever plan to go cruising)!

Entertaining and educational.......2001-02-13

I'm sorry to say, I haven't read Moore's first book, but I can certainly recommend this one (after reading it twice). Moore has a down to earth writing style and is a real thinking sailor. By that, I mean that he has come up with a lot of good solutions to sailing problems, and he shares them in this book.

Besides a running narrative of his experiences, some of which have little to do with cruising, he shares what he has learned about seamanship and life on a boat. He demonstrates how to make a boat leakproof, how to anchor properly, and how to avoid a knockdown while you're sleeping. He throws in a few fishing tips as well, including one that involves vodka (a surprisingly useful tidbit).

In comparing this to a similar book, Lin Pardey's "Cruising in Serrafyn", I'd have to srongly favor Moore. Pardey wrote intirely too much about personal relationships and not enough about sailing.

I've read some pretty negative reviews about Moore's first book, but, IMHO, this one is worth the read.

Cruising in the Pacific and around North America.......1998-06-17

Jim Moore takes us on Swan his home made 36 foot sloop in the pacific and then around North America. You learn about Molly the Mate, Vane the proud wind vane, CN (Cool Navigator) the smart allec Sat Nav and other picturesque characters. You will travel to places you will not want to leave. You will also find some of the lessons that the author learned on sailing, cruising and fishing.

The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor (Penguin Readers, Level 2)

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The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor (Penguin Readers, Level 2)
Swan
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Round the World in Eighty Days (Longman Classics, Stage 2)

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Round the World in Eighty Days (Longman Classics, Stage 2)
Jules Verne , D. K. Swan , and Robert Geary
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