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The Heart of Light: A Holistic Primer for a Life and Career in Lighting Design and Production is a fresh look into the ever-evolving fields of lighting design and technology for arts and entertainment. Full of practical information, historic perspectives, engaging projects, and opportunities for deep inquiry, practice, and reflection, this book offers a well-rounded foundation in the art, technology, and industries of light. It explores a wide range of topics, including: how to observe, communicate about, and use light effectively how quietive practices can deepen the creative process current lighting equipment used across the various arts and entertainment industries and strategies for keep...
Along with bar rooms and bordellos, there has hardly been a more male-focused institution in Texas history than the Texas Legislature. Yet the eighty-six women who have served there have made a mark on the institution through the legislation they have passed, much of which addresses their concerns as citizens who have been inadequately represented by male lawmakers. This first complete record of the women of the Texas Legislature places such well-known figures as Kay Bailey Hutchison, Sissy Farenthold, Barbara Jordan, Irma Rangel, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Susan Combs, and Judith Zaffirini in the context of their times and among the women and men with whom they served. Drawing on years of prima...
Places backstage workers in the spotlight to acknowledge their essential roles in creating Broadway magic
It was like a remake of The Cowboy and the Lady, except that this time they weren't friends. The 1990 Texas governor's race pitted Republican Clayton Williams, a politically conservative rancher and oil millionaire, against Democrat Ann Richards, an experienced progressive politician noted for her toughness and quick wit. Their differences offered voters a choice not only of policies and programs but also of stereotypes and myths of men's and women's proper roles. Claytie and the Lady is the first in-depth look at how gender affected the 1990 governor's race. The authors' analysis reveals that Ann Richards' victory was a result of a unique combination of characteristics. She was simultaneous...
The first Crabbs from England crossed the Atlantic in small wooden ships in the 17th century and settled in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Maryland. This book presents American Crabbs from the Colonial Age to the present; the first chapter discusses Crabbs in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Canada. Ralph Crab (1690-1734) married Priscilla Sprigg (1699-1763) in 1716 and lived in Maryland with a family of 9 children. Includes the families of Smith, Threlkeld, Coons, Greenfield, Krebs and others.
Provides citations to books, journal articles, manuscripts, oral histories, dissertations, and theses on Texas women's history.
A must-have for every search Committee. The Episcopal Clerical Directory is the biennial directory of all living clergy in good standing in the Episcopal Church--more than 18,000 deacons, priests, and bishops. It includes full biographical information and ministry history for each cleric.
Bardo Olsen Breding (1836-1908) married Karen Pedersdatter Jermstad in 1859, and immigrated from Norway to Wilkin County, Minnesota in 1896, moving later to Powers Lake, North Dalota. Descendants and relatives lived in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and elsewhere. Some descendants immigrated to Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada. Includes ancestors in the parish of Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag County and elsewhere in Norway.
Collating various case studies, policies and other real-world research, this book examines effective high impact learning practices and demonstrates approaches that promote learning communities and common intellectual experiences.