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Rosand explores the imagery that the Republic of Venice developed to represent itself as the ideal, serene state, founded with holy purpose and protected by divine favor. He argues that, Venice--more than any other political entity of the early modern period--shaped the visual imagination of political thought. This visualization of political ideals, and its reciprocal effect on the civic imagination, is the larger theme of the book. Time period: early modern period, esp. 13th-16th centuries.

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Iconography of the Venetian State.......2002-03-24

Functioning modern states have their own myths, stories (historical or otherwise) that illustrate the shared communal values that the state is believed to embody and wishes to project (to citizens and foreigners alike). For Renaissance Venice, the myth was that of the Most Serene Republic, built on a perfect foundation of justice, peace and the rule of law, established as the Christian heir to pagan Rome and protected by the saints. In this brief, elegant book, David Rosand shows how richly that political myth was embodied in the public art of the Venetian state, focusing on the paintings and sculpture of the Doge's Palace, the Loggetta of the Campanile, the Libreria di San Marco, and various of the scuola grande. Rosand does a superb job of teasing out all of the multi-layered mythological meanings and allusions present in individual works and in the relationship of one work (or even one building) to another. He also shows that these meanings, although not transparent to most visitors today, were easily understood by educated Venetians and foreigners (and recorded in their diaries and descriptions of the city) throughout the Renaissance. I saw many things that I had not seen before, and will go back to these works with a new appreciation of their meaning and function.

This is not art criticism or art appreciation (there is barely a mention of anyone's technique or of aesthetic issues), it's real art history. Rosand's goal is to show how the artwork he considers functioned to both present the Venetian state's self-image and to persuade viewers to accept that image. Given Venice's important role as an early example of a modern state (one that viewed the state itself as an abstract concept, separate from the ruler, who is himself subject to the rule of law), we can still learn much from the methods that Venice used to envision and market itself.

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Always in the process of becoming, inherently incomplete, the child is a remarkably malleable figure. In Figurations, Claudia CastaÃ±eda shows how this malleability is itself generatedâhow the child is "made" by different constituencies and how the resulting historically, geographically, and culturally specific figures are put to widely divergent uses, often to very powerful effect. Situated at the intersection of feminist, postcolonial, cultural, and science and technology studies, this book provides a remarkable map of the child's meaning and movement across transnational circuits of exchange.
CastaÃ±eda investigates the construction of the child as both a natural and cultural body, the character of its embodiment, and its imaginative appeal in various settings. The sites through which she tracks the bodily production and deployment of the child include nineteenth-century developmental science; cognitive neuroscience in the late twentieth century; international adoption; rumors and media coverage of child-organ stealing; and poststructuralist theory. Her work reveals the extent to which the child's cultural significance and value lie in its status as a body whose incompleteness makes it "available" for such varied uses. Figurations establishes the child as a key figure for understanding and rethinking the politics of nature, culture, bodies, and subjects in changing "global" worlds.

Charming Cadavers: Horrific Figurations of the Feminine in Indian Buddhist Hagiographic Literature (Women in Culture and Society Series)

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Meditations on the illusions of physicality

Charming Cadavers: Horrific Figurations of the Feminine in Indian Buddhist Hagiographic Literature (Women in Culture and Society Series)
Liz Wilson
Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0226900541

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In this highly original study of sexuality, desire, the body, and women,
Liz Wilson investigates first-millennium Buddhist notions of
spirituality. She argues that despite the marginal role women played in
monastic life, they occupied a very conspicuous place in Buddhist
hagiographic literature. In narratives used for the edification of
Buddhist monks, women's bodies in decay (diseased, dying, and after
death) served as a central object for meditation, inspiring spiritual
growth through sexual abstention and repulsion in the immediate world.

Taking up a set of universal concerns connected with the representation
of women, Wilson displays the pervasiveness of androcentrism in Buddhist
literature and practice. She also makes persuasive use of recent
historical work on the religious lives of women in medieval
Christianity, finding common ground in the role of miraculous
afflictions.

This lively and readable study brings provocative new tools and insights
to the study of women in religious life.

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Meditations on the illusions of physicality.......2001-06-14

I recommend this book to anyone, esp. American women who are interested in studying Buddhism for any reason. It's informative, and it stirs the curiosity of anyone who has had thoughts of the impermanence of life and lust. She's a really gutsy writer, and though this book takes an open, and intellegent mind to understand, I believe anyone with at least a high school education will be able to follow it down the winding paths of ancient Buddhism. Enjoy!

The Translatability of Cultures: Figurations of the Space Between (Irvine Studies in the Humanities)

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The Translatability of Cultures: Figurations of the Space Between (Irvine Studies in the Humanities)

Manufacturer: Stanford University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0804725616

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These essays—which consider a wide variety of cultures from ancient Egypt to contemporary Japan— describe the conditions under which cultures that do not dominate each other may yet achieve a limited translatability of cultures.

New Musical Figurations: Anthony Braxton's Cultural Critique

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A Unique Insight Into a Complex Mind
This book examines Braxton's music & his treatment by media

New Musical Figurations: Anthony Braxton's Cultural Critique
Ronald M. Radano
Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0226701964

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New Musical Figurations exemplifies a dramatically new
way of configuring jazz music and history. By relating
biography to the cultural and musical contours of contemporary
American life, Ronald M. Radano observes jazz practice as part
of the complex interweaving of postmodern culture—a
culture that has eroded conventional categories defining jazz
and the jazz musician. Radano accomplishes all this by
analyzing the creative life of Anthony Braxton, one of the
most emblematic figures of this cultural crisis.

Born in 1945, Braxton is not only a virtuoso jazz
saxophonist but an innovative theoretician and composer of
experimental art music. His refusal to conform to the
conventions of official musical culture has helped unhinge
the very ideologies on which definitions of "jazz,"
"black music," "popular music," and "art music" are founded.

New Musical Figurations gives the richest view
available of this many-sided artist. Radano examines
Braxton's early years on the South Side of Chicago, whose
vibrant black musical legacy inspired him to explore new
avenues of expression. Here is the first detailed history of
Braxton's central role in the Association for the Advancement
of Creative Musicians, the principal musician-run institution
of free jazz in the United States. After leaving Chicago,
Braxton was active in Paris and New York, collaborating with
Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Frederic Rzewski, and other
composers affiliated with the experimental-music movement.
From 1974 to 1981, he gained renown as a popular jazz
performer and recording artist. Since then he has taught at
Mills College and Wesleyan University, given lectures on his
theoretical musical system, and written works for chamber
groups as well as large, opera-scale pieces.

The neglect of radical, challenging figures like Braxton
in standard histories of jazz, Radano argues, mutes the
innovative voice of the African-American musical tradition.
Refreshingly free of technical jargon, New Musical Figurations
is more than just another variation on the same jazz theme.
Rather, it is an exploratory work as rich in theoretical
vision as it is in historical detail.

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A Unique Insight Into a Complex Mind.......2002-10-08

This book represents the best of jazz journalism. Radano writes extensivly about Braxton, but also captures the essence of the Chicago Jazz scene in the late 60's and the complexities of being a black avant-garde artist in an era where such things are just not accepted.

Part biography, part explication, part cultural critique, Radano manages to talk knowledgably and extensively about Braxton's music without resorting to technical jargon or waxing romantic like a fan...both serious mistakes of most jazz critics. And he also charts a sympethetic course through the philosophical divides of black artists in the 60's without taking sides or launching into unfounded polemics. Instead, Radaon's central premise, that Braxton's unique musical vision has never found a place in American musical society due to it's difficulty of classification (is it jazz? is it European oriented experimental music? What do we call this stuff?) and due to the less than orthodox education and views of it's creator, rings true in light of the facts of Braxto's life and the critical coverage and destruction that he recieved in the 70s and 80s.

Radano also does a marvelous job explaining Braxton's notoriously difficult philosophic/musical theories. The Triaxium writings are very difficult for the uninitiated (as are most free musician's theories - try making sense out of Ornette Coleman's descriptions of harmelodics...it's pretty tough going, though the results are stunning.) Radano strips away some of the deliberately obscure language that Braxton uses and gives us "Triaxium lite" as it were. Though this may seem on some level sacriligious, for many of us who truly admire Braxton and want to understand his thought, this helps enormously. It's made it possible for me to understand more of the liner notes on Braxton albums.

This book is recommended highly, both for fans of the composer/improvisor, and for anyone interested in the sad state of American culture at the end of the millenium. One hopes that Radano will decide to revise this book in light of the developments of the last 10 years (the book came out in 1993). Braxton's tenure as professor at Wesleyan University and his creation of an entirely new genre of music (Ghost Trance Music), along with a greater, belated appreciation of his notated music, may change some of Radano's conclusions, or at least inform them a bit.

This book examines Braxton's music & his treatment by media.......1998-09-13

This book is an excellent work of scholarship that examines Braxton's musical education in Chicago (AACM) in the 60s, his music as it progressed throughout the 70s, and, most importantly, how the media treated Braxton during these periods. It is essential reading for those who want a better understanding of not only Braxton's music but also the definitions imposed on creative music by the media establishment.

The 29th Ceramic National: Fiction, function, figuration

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The 29th Ceramic National: Fiction, function, figuration

Manufacturer: Everson Museum of Art
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0914407171

Abstraction, figuration: Langage et signification de la peinture (Diagonales)

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Abstraction, figuration: Langage et signification de la peinture (Diagonales)
Leon Degand
Manufacturer: Editions Cerle d'art
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Approximate bodies: Aspects of the figuration of masculinity, power and the uncanny in early modern drama and anatomy (Corpi segni sensi)

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Approximate bodies: Aspects of the figuration of masculinity, power and the uncanny in early modern drama and anatomy (Corpi segni sensi)
Maurizio Calbi
Manufacturer: Oedipus
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Binding: Unknown Binding

Arroyo, Klasen, Velickovic, ou, Trois aspects de la figuration contemporaine: Cloitre Saint-Louis, Aix-en-Provence, 12 juillet-29 aout 1982

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Arroyo, Klasen, Velickovic, ou, Trois aspects de la figuration contemporaine: Cloitre Saint-Louis, Aix-en-Provence, 12 juillet-29 aout 1982

Manufacturer: Presence contemporaine
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Australian Art 1960-1986: Field to Figuration ~ Works from Nat'l Gallery of Victoria

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Australian Art 1960-1986: Field to Figuration ~ Works from Nat'l Gallery of Victoria
Robert Lindsay
Manufacturer: Nat'l. Gallery Victoria
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LC6J2U

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For 165 years, Marietta has played an important role in both the government and growth of the state of Georgia. Established as the seat of Cobb County in 1834, Marietta has grown from a celebrated resort town into a thriving, prosperous community. Unlike other communities where rapid development and huge increases in population diminish the city's original character, Marietta has retained its unique identity as a small southern town. Included in this volume of more than 200 vintage photographs, drawings, and maps are accounts of Marietta's war-time experiences, the early pioneers in education and health care, and the industries such as Lockheed that altered the course of the city's history. Divided into six distinct time periods, from the birth of the city to the fast-paced days of the late twentieth century, Marietta: 1833-2000 is a scrapbook of memories for longtime residents and a tool for newcomers who want to learn more about the area. Homes, churches, local businesses, and notable residents are all featured within these pages, and offer a glimpse of what Marietta was like in days gone by.

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A wonderful collection of humorous columns written for tennis magazines on player foibles, such as bad line calls, swearing, racquet throwing, body language, alibis, and tanking.

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A fun read.......2000-01-06

A gem, you'll laugh hard enough to miss a line call

A Must for Any Tennis Player.......1999-12-29

Not only is the author a top tennis player but a gifted writer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this collection and bought all my tennis friends a terrific gift. If you haven't read Herb Rosenthal's columns, buy this book!

Really, a funny, funny book!.......1999-12-19

This is a terribly funny book! Though I am buying it for all the tennis freaks on my Christmas list, you don't have to know anything about tennis in order to enjoy it (although it helps to know something about people!).

the lighter side of tennis.......1999-12-10

I laughed until my sides hurt. I highly recommend it for anyone, even if they have never picked up a tennis racket. Loved this book.

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Facilities Planning & Design For Financial Institutions covers the process of developing a facilities plan from start to finish, incorporating elements from all of the critical areas of banking. This guide helps translate a strategic plan into a design that can maximize physical investment. It also gives insights into site selection and analysis, construction and equipment issues. Facilites Planning & Design for Financial Institutions takes a strategic approach to facilities planning, going beyond using numbers to determine space and design. This innovative resource guide combines business plans, organizational charts, marketing plans and analysis in determining facilities needs, plans and implementation strategies. Facilities Planning & Design for Financial Institutions shows readers how to: link the facility planning process to their strategic plan; find the information needed for new sites, expansions, remodeling and consolidations while controlling budget and eliminating cost-overruns; Access the tools needed for facility development projects.

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Latest Trends in Branch and Operations Facility Planning.......2004-01-13

I have just completed the third edition of this popular book for the credit union industry. It is again being published by the Credit Union Executive Society and will be available in the second quarter of 2004. It contains eight new chapters dealing with advanced branch business modeling and prototype development; strategic branch planning; strategic operations occupancy planning; branding, marketing and merchandising; selecting the most beneficial merger partner as the acquired and acquiring credit union and management team; property development for use and profit, creating effective measurement systems; technology integration in facilities; call center design; hiring the best consultants; developing the most effective construction strategy; ergonomics and high performance branch and operations environments, what is working and what is not in the industry, and much more. There are over 250 drawings, illustrations, charts, check lists and case studies. All of the previous chapters have been enhanced. This is a how-to book with step-by-step instruction on how to create strong retail branching and operations occupancy strategies and then design, construct and operate succesful facilities that can be measured in terms of member and staff satisfaction; growth in deposits, loans, target PFI status and profitability; brand equity; ROI and savings in construction and long term operations.

George creates his newest legacy: group unveils plan for Springdale-based Legacy National Bank.: An article from: Arkansas Business

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George creates his newest legacy: group unveils plan for Springdale-based Legacy National Bank.: An article from: Arkansas Business
Worth Sparkman
Manufacturer: Journal Publishing, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Arkansas Business, published by Journal Publishing, Inc. on September 27, 2004. The length of the article is 1188 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: George creates his newest legacy: group unveils plan for Springdale-based Legacy National Bank.
Author: Worth Sparkman
Publication: Arkansas Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 27, 2004
Publisher: Journal Publishing, Inc.
Volume: 21 Issue: 39 Page: 17(1)

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Paying for new development: the urban structure program of the City of Lancaster. (Lancaster, CA)(includes related article on fiscal objectives of Lancaster's ... An article from: Government Finance Review

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Paying for new development: the urban structure program of the City of Lancaster. (Lancaster, CA)(includes related article on fiscal objectives of Lancaster's ... An article from: Government Finance Review
Gary G. Hill
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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on June 1, 1997. The length of the article is 2902 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.

From the supplier: Governments in cities across Canada and the US have acted as mediators between pro-growth and no-growth communities and have made futile attempts to please the two opposing parties for many years. The City of Lancaster, CA, has developed the urban structure program (USP) in light of the need for new and expensive infrastructure expansions in the city. USP was devised with the aim of passing the infrastructure and service costs to those who created the need and managing scattered development.

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Title: Paying for new development: the urban structure program of the City of Lancaster. (Lancaster, CA)(includes related article on fiscal objectives of Lancaster's urban structure plan)
Author: Gary G. Hill
Publication: Government Finance Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1997
Publisher: Government Finance Officers Association
Volume: v13 Issue: n3 Page: p7(4)

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Facility Planning and Management for Banks

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Facility Planning and Management for Banks
Paul Seibert
Manufacturer: Sheshunoff & Co
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Binding: Ring-bound

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ASIN: 1558272763

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Whether you manage a single bank, or oversee the facilities of multiple branches, you've got opportunities to make your bricks-and-mortar investment return a bigger payoff. With a proven framework and the right tools, you can improve the management and planning of your bank facilities with less time and effort. This manual is a complete reference source that gives you a general overview and specific, detailed explanations. You'll find dozens of checklists, diagrams, flowcharts, and examples to help you recognize how things like traffic patterns, customer access, and outsourcing services can impact your bank's competitiveness and bottom line. The manual looks at both the long- and short-term aspects of facility management and planning. So you can reduce your risk and have fewer surprises to deal with as you increase productivity and profits and reduce your costs.

This manual will help you to:
Successfully translate your bank's business plan into a retail delivery and facility operations plan.
See how to conduct a build, lease, or remodel analysis.
Use the checklists and diagrams for better facility security planning.
Know what to look for in architectural considerations.
Analyze the best location for your next branch.
Develop better ROI estimates and budgets for each facility.
Determine your best delivery system options.
Evaluate the pros and cons of outsourcing facility management.
Work more effectively with consultants and contractors.
Control costs - from saving on consultants to improving productivity.
Improve profits through better budgeting, planning, delivery and site management.

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Towards the end of the nineteenth century, a new firm was established in Bath, Maine, at a time when established yards in the City of Ships were turning to steel construction. Percy and Small would set unrivaled records for wooden shipbuilding and ship management, launching 22 giant five- and six-masted schooners (along with 16 four-masters) in two decades.

Not just builders, Percy and Small also demonstrated an unusual knack for making money as managing owners of a large fleet of schooners, and the stories of their ships are told in these pages in wonderful detail, from the wooing of potential shareholders and the elaborate launching festivities (with one schooner stuck on the ways) to deeply laden coal schooners struggling to stay off the lee shore, daring captains navigating treacherous shoals, and the perils of collisions, dismastings, fires, and enemy submarines.

At sea in a storm, a giant six-master heavy with coal needed great strength to survive. Percy and Small developed specialized shipbuilding techniques that pushed the wooden hull to its limits when the rest of the world had turned to steel construction. Doug Lee's meticulously researched construction drawings add immeasurably to the technical information presented in this book. Maritime enthusiasts and modelmakers will find a wealth of information here.

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Comprehensive Research and Good Writing.......2002-09-07

It isn't all that often that excellent research, great writing, and wonderful illustrations go hand in hand. However A Shipyard in Maine manages to get all those into one book.

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The gender and racial composition of the American workforce is rapidly changing. As more women in particular enter the workforce and as they enter jobs that have traditionally been dominated by men, issues related to sex and gender in work settings have become increasingly important and complex. Research addressing sex and gender in the workplace is conducted in several distinct disciplines, ranging from psychology and sociology to management and economics. Further, books on gender at work often reflect either a more traditional management perspective or a more recent feminist perspective; rarely however, are these two orientations on women and work acknowledged within the same text. Thus, the principle goal of the book is to communicate a variety of social psychological literatures and research on gender issues that affect work behaviors to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in applied psychology and business.

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