Disappearing In Plain Sight
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Disappearing In Plain Sight
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Author : Francis L. Guenette
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-02
Disappearing In Plain Sight written by Francis L. Guenette and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02 with Fiction categories.
Sixteen-year-old Lisa-Marie has been packed off to spend the summer with her aunt on the isolated shores of Crater Lake. She is drawn to Izzy Montgomery, a gifted trauma counsellor who is struggling through personal and professional challenges. Lisa-Marie also befriends Liam Collins, a man who goes quietly about his life trying to deal with his own secrets and guilt. The arrival of a summer renter for Izzy's guest cabin is the catalyst for change amongst Crater Lake's tight knit community. People are forced to grapple with the realities of grief and desire to discover that there are no easy choices - only shades of grey.
The Disappearing L
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Author : Bonnie J. Morris
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2016-07-29
The Disappearing L written by Bonnie J. Morris and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-29 with Social Science categories.
A 2018 Over the Rainbow Selection presented by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association LGBT Americans now enjoy the right to marry—but what will we remember about the vibrant cultural spaces that lesbian activists created in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s? Most are vanishing from the calendar—and from recent memory. The Disappearing L explores the rise and fall of the hugely popular women-only concerts, festivals, bookstores, and support spaces built by and for lesbians in the era of woman-identified activism. Through the stories unfolding in these chapters, anyone unfamiliar with the Michigan festival, Olivia Records, or the women's bookstores once dotting the urban landscape will gain a better understanding of the era in which artists and activists first dared to celebrate lesbian lives. This book offers the backstory to the culture we are losing to mainstreaming and assimilation. Through interviews with older activists, it also responds to recent attacks on lesbian feminists who are being made to feel that they've hit their cultural expiration date.
Hidden In Plain Sight
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Author : Colin Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2015-10-22
Hidden In Plain Sight written by Colin Williamson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-22 with Art categories.
What does it mean to describe cinematic effects as “movie magic,” to compare filmmakers to magicians, or to say that the cinema is all a “trick”? The heyday of stage illusionism was over a century ago, so why do such performances still serve as a key reference point for understanding filmmaking, especially now that so much of the cinema rests on the use of computers? To answer these questions, Colin Williamson situates film within a long tradition of magical practices that combine art and science, involve deception and discovery, and evoke two forms of wonder—both awe at the illusion displayed and curiosity about how it was performed. He thus considers how, even as they mystify audiences, cinematic illusions also inspire them to learn more about the technologies and techniques behind moving images. Tracing the overlaps between the worlds of magic and filmmaking, Hidden in Plain Sight examines how professional illusionists and their tricks have been represented onscreen, while also considering stage magicians who have stepped behind the camera, from Georges Méliès to Ricky Jay. Williamson offers an insightful, wide-ranging investigation of how the cinema has functioned as a “device of wonder” for more than a century, while also exploring how several key filmmakers, from Orson Welles to Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese, employ the rhetoric of magic. Examining pre-cinematic visual culture, animation, nonfiction film, and the digital trickery of today’s CGI spectacles, Hidden in Plain Sight provides an eye-opening look at the powerful ways that magic has shaped our modes of perception and our experiences of the cinema.
On Vanishing
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Author : Lynn Casteel Harper
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2020-04-14
On Vanishing written by Lynn Casteel Harper and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-14 with Social Science categories.
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice This “beautifully unconventional” book on dementia “reframes our understanding” of Alzheimer’s and aging “with sensitivity and accuracy” (New York Times). Personal stories weave with meditations on history, philosophy, and more in this moving collection of essays for dementia patients and their families. An estimated 50 million people in the world suffer from dementia. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s erase parts of one’s memory but are also often said to erase the self. People don’t simply die from such diseases; they are imagined, in the clichés of our era, as vanishing in plain sight, fading away, or enduring a long goodbye. In On Vanishing, Lynn Casteel Harper, a Baptist minister and nursing home chaplain, investigates the myths and metaphors surrounding dementia and aging, addressing not only the indignities caused by the condition but also by the rhetoric surrounding it. Harper asks essential questions about the nature of our outsized fear of dementia, the stigma this fear may create, and what it might mean for us all to try to “vanish well.” Weaving together personal stories with theology, history, philosophy, literature, and science, Harper confronts our elemental fears of disappearance and death, drawing on her own experiences with people with dementia both in the American healthcare system and within her own family. In the course of unpacking her own stories and encounters—of leading a prayer group on a dementia unit; of meeting individuals dismissed as “already gone” and finding them still possessed of complex, vital inner lives; of witnessing her grandfather’s final years with Alzheimer’s and discovering her own heightened genetic risk of succumbing to the disease—Harper engages in an exploration of dementia that is unlike anything written before on the subject. A rich and startling book on dementia, On Vanishing reveals cognitive change as it truly is, an essential aspect of what it means to be mortal.
A Place For Vanishing
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Author : Ann Fraistat
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2025-01-21
A Place For Vanishing written by Ann Fraistat and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-21 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
A teen girl and her family return to her mother's childhood home, only to discover that the house's strange beauty may disguise a sinister past, in this contemporary gothic horror from the author of What We Harvest. The house was supposed to be a fresh start. That's what Libby's mom said. And after Libby’s recent bipolar III diagnosis and the tragedy that preceded it, Libby knows she and her family need to find a new normal. But Libby’s new home turns out to be anything but normal. Scores of bugs haunt its winding halls, towering stained-glass windows feature strange, insectile designs, and the garden teems with impossibly blue roses. And then there are the rumors. The locals, including the mysterious boy next door, tell stories about disappearances tied to the house, stretching back over a century to its first owners. Owners who supposedly hosted legendary masked séances on its grounds. Libby’s mom refuses to hear anything that could derail their family’s perfect new beginning, but Libby knows better. The house is keeping secrets from her, and something tells her that the key to unlocking them lies in the eerie, bug-shaped masks hidden throughout the property. We all wear masks—to hide our imperfections, to make us stronger and braver. But if Libby keeps hers on for too long, she might just lose herself—and everyone she loves.
Mysteries Of The Unseen World
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-03-08
Mysteries Of The Unseen World written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Discover the secrets behind the mesmerizing feats that have captivated audiences for centuries in this comprehensive guide to the art of illusion. From ancient sorcerers to modern-day illusionists, magic has held humanity in its spell, transcending the ordinary and igniting the imagination. Within these pages, you'll unveil the intricacies of sleight of hand, the psychology of deception, and the boundless creativity that fuels the magic experience. Explore the diverse domains of magic, from the intimate world of close-up magic to the grand spectacles of stage illusions. Learn the art of card manipulation, mind-reading, and mentalism, unraveling the mysteries that lie at the intersection of perception and reality. This book is your gateway to the extraordinary, where the impossible becomes possible, and the boundaries of reality are blurred. Step into a world where illusion and wonder converge, where awe-inspiring performances ignite your imagination and spark your curiosity. Whether you're an aspiring magician seeking to master the craft or simply a curious mind eager to understand the secrets behind the spectacle, this book will transport you into the enchanting world of magic. Prepare to be amazed, entertained, and enlightened as you delve into the timeless art of illusion. Discover the rich history of magic, tracing its evolution from ancient rituals to modern-day performances. Explore the lives and contributions of legendary magicians who have shaped the art form, leaving an indelible mark on the world of illusion. But magic is not just about awe-inspiring performances; it's also about the power of the human mind and the limitless potential of creativity. This book delves into the psychology of magic, revealing the secrets of misdirection, suggestion, and the art of creating compelling narratives that transport audiences to otherworldly realms. If you like this book, write a review!
Ren Magritte
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Author : Patricia Allmer
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2019-11-15
Ren Magritte written by Patricia Allmer and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte redefined the way we think about art. Famous for his men in bowler hats, he inspired generations of later artists from Andy Warhol to Jasper Johns with his witty and provocative work. In this illuminating new biography, Patricia Allmer radically repositions Magritte’s work in relation to its historical and cultural circumstances. Allmer explores the significant influence of events and experiences in Magritte’s early childhood and youth that are recorded in his letters and essays, including his memories of visiting fairs and circuses, of magical shows and performances, of the cinema, and, in particular, of his first encounter with his future partner, Georgette, on a carousel. Allmer’s analyses of these events and their influence on both well-known and less familiar images give new insights into Magritte’s art. The book will appeal to those who wish to know more about Magritte’s life and work, as well as to the wide audience for surrealism.
The Disappeared
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Author : Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc
language : en
Publisher: Merrion Press
Release Date : 2024-02-01
The Disappeared written by Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc and has been published by Merrion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-01 with History categories.
The spectre of ‘The Disappeared’, those abducted by the IRA, secretly executed and their bodies buried in bogs, lakes and woodlands, has overshadowed the debate around the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland for the last two decades. This book, the first of its kind, uncovers the extent to which ‘forced disappearances’ were part of the violent political conflicts that blighted Ireland for 200 years. Succeeding where attempts by the PSNI, journalists, and other historians had failed, Ó Ruairc’s research led to the identification and recovery of a British soldier killed by the IRA. He reveals in this book the location of several other bodies that remain to be exhumed. The Disappeared cuts through the exaggeration and myth that pervade the popular history of the Irish struggle for freedom. The author examines the role of leading Irish politicians in these killings and challenges the commonly held belief that the Provisional IRA disappeared more victims than the ‘Good Old-IRA’ of the War of Independence. Behind each disappearance there is a face, a life story, and a family left searching for answers. Ó Ruairc deftly incorporates this human element, paying tribute to those who were disappeared on both sides of the conflict.
Disappearing Object Phenomenon
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Author : Tony Jinks
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-10-03
Disappearing Object Phenomenon written by Tony Jinks and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-03 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Have you ever had your car keys or television remote control inexplicably vanish from under your nose, only to reappear months later in another part of the house for no evident reason? Most would dismiss it as absent-mindedness, with perhaps a joking remark about paranormal activity. Yet remarkable circumstances surrounding many such accounts suggest that the mysterious disappearance of objects could be more than "just one of those things." Examining a large selection of fascinating narratives, this book reviews the "disappearing object phenomenon" (DOP) from a scientific standpoint. Both skeptical and supportive perspectives on DOP are considered, leading to the conclusion that disappearing, appearing and reappearing objects are indicators of a controversial take on the nature of reality.
Capture
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Author : Antoine Traisnel
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2020-09-29
Capture written by Antoine Traisnel and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-29 with Literary Criticism categories.
Reading canonical works of the nineteenth century through the modern transformation of human–animal relations From Audubon’s still-life watercolors to Muybridge’s trip-wire locomotion studies, from Melville’s epic chases to Poe’s detective hunts, the nineteenth century witnessed a surge of artistic, literary, and scientific treatments that sought to “capture” the truth of animals at the historical moment when animals were receding from everyday view. In Capture, Antoine Traisnel reveals how the drive to contain and record disappearing animals was a central feature and organizing pursuit of the nineteenth-century U.S. cultural canon. Capture offers a critical genealogy of the dominant representation of animals as elusive, precarious, and endangered that came to circulate widely in the nineteenth century. Traisnel argues that “capture” is deeply continuous with the projects of white settler colonialism and the biocapitalist management of nonhuman and human populations, demonstrating that the desire to capture animals in representation responded to and normalized the systemic disappearance of animals effected by unprecedented changes in the land, the rise of mass slaughter, and the new awareness of species extinction. Tracking the prototyping of biopolitical governance and capitalist modes of control, Traisnel theorizes capture as a regime of vision by which animals came to be seen, over the course of the nineteenth century, as at once unknowable and yet understood in advance—a frame by which we continue to encounter animals today.