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The Real Thing
In this classic study of the relationship between technology and culture, Miles Orvell demonstrates that the roots of contemporary popular culture reach back to the Victorian era, when mechanical replications of familiar objects reigned supreme and realism dominated artistic representation. Reacting against this genteel culture of imitation, a number of artists and intellectuals at the turn of the century were inspired by the machine to create more authentic works of art that were themselves "real things." The resulting tension between a culture of imitation and a culture of authenticity, argues Orvell, has become a defining category in our culture. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition includes a new preface by the author, looking back on the late twentieth century and assessing tensions between imitation and authenticity in the context of our digital age. Considering material culture, photography, and literature, the book touches on influential figures such as writers Walt Whitman, Henry James, John Dos Passos, and James Agee; photographers Alfred Stieglitz, Walker Evans, and Margaret Bourke-White; and architect-designers Gustav Stickley and Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Space
Finally, we, as humanity, have severed the chains of gravity that bound us to Earth. At long last, we have emerged from our cradle and embarked on the journey to explore and inhabit the near-infinite universe that surrounds us. This monumental achievement is the culmination of 4.5 billion years of evolution. We have come to realize that we no longer venture into the cosmos as individual humans; instead, we traverse the great expanse as "The Human" - a single, unified race known as the Human Race. Therefore, whenever a human launches from any corner of Earth, they deserve equal recognition and gratitude. Please understand that what you are about to read is not a work of fiction; it is more ex...
In the Wrong Hands
Maverick astronaut Joe Rebello is in a race against time when a dead crew and the bizarre actions of an international space conglomerate spell hidden disaster. Rebello discovers a sinister genetic engineering project that could alter the course of humanity. Former astronaut Gibson contributed to the design and planned operations of Space Station Freedom.
From the Out House to the In House
Introducing Dr. Mary Ann Gibson, Ed.D., an incredible woman with a remarkable journey that led her from the cotton fields of Georgia to the pinnacle of academic achievement. As a devoted educator, Dr. Gibson lovingly dedicated over three decades of her life to shaping young minds and cultivating the potential of generations to come. Dr. Gibson earned the distinguished doctorate degree in Educational Leadership in 2009. Her early life was rooted in humble beginnings as she worked alongside her parents as they toiled as sharecroppers in the fertile soil of Georgia. The experiences from those early days and beyond shaped Dr. Gibson's character and provided her with an understanding of the value...
